Lateral Approach for Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection in Thyroid Cancer (NCT06793579) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lateral Approach for Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection in Thyroid Cancer
China21 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
Despite the numerous surgical approaches available for superior mediastinal lymph node dissection in thyroid cancer, many of these methods still have significant limitations. In this study, we report for the first time a novel surgical technique for superior mediastinal lymph node dissection: a thyroid cancer surgery based on a lateral cervical approach. This technique offers a new surgical option for the dissection of superior mediastinal lymph nodes in thyroid cancer.
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Inclusion criteria
. All patients who underwent thyroid cancer superior mediastinal lymph node dissection via the lateral cervical approach in our department.
. Complete hospitalization records, ensuring that the patient's surgical records, pathological examinations, and other information are fully traceable.
. Complete postoperative follow-up data, including complications during the follow-up period.
. No other severe comorbidities, to avoid surgical outcome bias caused by other diseases.
. No distant metastasis found preoperatively, or distant metastasis is still assessable for effective treatment.
Exclusion criteria
. Cases with incomplete data, such as missing hospitalization records or incomplete follow-up data.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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