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Modified radical neck dissection (procedure)

Known as: Modified Radical Neck Dissection, functional neck dissection 
A surgical procedure in which all the ipsilateral cervical lymph node groups of the neck are removed but the internal jugular vein… 
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Cervical lymph node groupHead and neck structureInternal jugular vein structureNeck

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Radical Neck Dissection

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Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Comparative analysis of oncological outcomes and quality of life after robotic versus conventional open thyroidectomy with modified radical neck dissection in patients with papillary thyroid…
OBJECTIVES Robotic total thyroidectomy (TT) with modified radical neck dissection (MRND) using a gasless transaxillary approach… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
Neck treatment and shoulder morbidity: Still a challenge
Shoulder complaints and functional impairment are common sequelae of neck dissection. This is often attributed to injury of the… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Risk Factors for Recurrence to the Lymph Node in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Patients without Preoperatively Detectable Lateral Node Metastasis: Validity of Prophylactic Modified Radical Neck…
BackgroundAlthough papillary carcinoma usually shows mild characteristics, it metastasizes and shows recurrence to the lymph node… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Lateral and Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection in Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma: Indications, Benefits, and Risks
BackgroundThere are 3 compartments of regional lymph nodes to which thyroid carcinoma metastasizes: central, lateral, and… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Modified Radical Neck Dissection for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Operative Technique
Our standard surgical approach to patients with papillary thyroid cancer is subtotal thyroidectomy with modified radical neck… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Adjuvant irradiation for cervical lymph node metastases from melanoma
The risk of regional disease recurrence after surgery alone for lymph node metastases from melanoma is well documented. The role… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Impact of modified radical neck dissection on biochemical cure in medullary thyroid carcinomas.
BACKGROUND This study evaluated the outcome of total thyroidectomy and modified radical neck dissection in primary treatment of… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
The role of comprehensive neck dissection with preservation of the spinal accessory nerve in the clinically positive neck.
Review
1985
Review
1985
Modified neck dissection. A study of 967 cases from 1970 to 1980.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Functional Neck Dissection: A Description of Operative Technique
• The operative technique involved in functional neck dissection is described to clarify its stepwise execution. Recent interest… 
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