Systematic review

The Thyroid Gland: A Revision Study on Its Vascularization and Surgical Implications

Authors

  • Ferdinando Paternostroverified— Università degli Studi di Firenze
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Abstract

Background: The "classic" thyroid gland arterial vascularization takes into account two superior thyroid arteries (STA), two inferior thyroid arteries (ITA) and, occasionally, a thyroid ima artery (TIMA). The present review focuses on exploring the available data concerning thyroid gland arterial vascularization and its variations. Methods: Here, we analysed 49 articles from the last century, ranging from case reports to reviews concerning cadaver dissection classes, surgical intervention, and non-invasive techniques as well. Results: The harvested data clearly highlighted that: (i) the STA originates predominantly from the external carotid artery; (ii) the ITA is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk; and (iii) the TIMA is a very uncommon variant predominantly occurring to compensate for ITA absence. Conclusion: A systematic review of a highly vascularized organ is of great relevance during surgical intervention and, thus, the knowledge of normal anatomy and its modification is essential both for fact-finding and in surgery.

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Branca JJV, Lascialfari Bruschi A, Pilia AM, Carrino D, Guarnieri G, Gulisano M, Pacini A, Paternostro F. The Thyroid Gland: A Revision Study on Its Vascularization and Surgical Implications. Medicina (Kaunas) 2022;58(1):137. doi:10.3390/medicina58010137

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58010137
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35056445/

Anatomical classification

Systems:
Endocrine system

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Translation

Italian translation of «The Thyroid Gland: A Revision Study on Its Vascularization and Surgical Implications» by Branca JJV, Lascialfari Bruschi A, Pilia AM, Carrino D, Guarnieri G, Gulisano M, Pacini A, Paternostro F. Source: https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina58010137 Original work distributed under the CC BY 4.0 licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.it). Translation by Redazione AIVA. Changes from the original: Sintesi del lavoro originale: abstract riprodotto integralmente come consentito dalla licenza CC BY 4.0, con traduzione italiana a fronte, citazione completa e rimando al testo integrale presso l’editore. Il testo completo non è riprodotto. This publication is not approved or endorsed by the authors of the original work.

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