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Surgeon‐performed ultrasound changes surgical management in patients with thyroid cancer.

Authors :
Tapia, Mario
Chia, Clemente
Manji, Jamil
Magarey, Matthew J. R.
Flatman, Samuel
Source :
ANZ Journal of Surgery. Dec2022, Vol. 92 Issue 12, p3268-3272. 5p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: A comprehensive neck ultrasound (US) is essential in the operative planning of patients with thyroid disease. Recent literature has shown surgeon‐performed US (SUS) can be more accurate than radiology‐performed US for the purpose of surgical planning. Missed findings on radiology‐performed ultrasound may lead to inadequate surgical management. Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients undergoing total thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection for thyroid cancer, with both radiology‐performed US and SUS performed by a Head and Neck surgeon. Ultrasound findings and adherence to American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines were compared, and changes in management based on SUS findings were identified. Results: A total of 26 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy with lateral neck dissection met the inclusion criteria. Preconsultation US investigations fulfilled criteria as recommended by the American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines in 57.7%% of cases. The central and lateral neck compartments were assessed in 57.7% and 84.6% of preconsultation US investigations respectively. Central and lateral metastatic neck metastases were incorrectly reported or not reported in 78.6% and 42.3% of cases. The SUS findings prompted a change in surgical management in 65.4% of cases. Conclusion: SUS changed surgical management in two thirds (65.4%) of patients. Reliance on radiology‐performed ultrasound alone may result in incorrect staging. Awareness of the additional benefits of SUS is important for surgeons treating patients with thyroid disease to prevent inadequate surgery being performed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14451433
Volume :
92
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ANZ Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160854317
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.18018