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Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2/2018

01-06-2018 | Original Article

Pyramidal Artery: An Artery to Pyramidal Lobe—A New Nomenclature

Authors: Ashutosh Mangalgiri, Devendra Mahore, Madan Kapre

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2018

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Abstract

Thyroid lobes are supplied by superior and inferior thyroid arteries. We dissected out a specific arterial pattern always present along with a well developed pyramidal lobe. Authors named this as “Pyramidal Artery”. This may be a common unnoticed bleeding site during surgery. Thyroid anomalies are commonly observed as incidental finding during surgery. Presence of pyramidal lobe is the most common finding among other thyroid anomalies due to persistence of thyroglossal duct. Present study reported incidence of pyramidal lobe in 41.46% cases and pyramidal lobe branches off more frequently from left lobe than right. Special attention has to be paid during total thyroidectomy in order not to leave the thyroid tissue. Few such anatomical variations and surgical importance of vascular pattern in such cases is discussed in paper.
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Metadata
Title
Pyramidal Artery: An Artery to Pyramidal Lobe—A New Nomenclature
Authors
Ashutosh Mangalgiri
Devendra Mahore
Madan Kapre
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2018
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-018-1391-7

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