Groundbreaking Neck Cancer Surgery Performed on Thyrohyoid Membrane
A recent neck cancer surgery, a horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy, has been performed, though the surgeon's name remains private. This procedure involves the thyrohyoid membrane, a crucial structure in the neck connecting the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone.
The thyrohyoid membrane plays a vital role in neck function, facilitating the upward movement of the larynx during swallowing. It's pierced by the internal laryngeal artery and nerve on its thinner, lateral portions. The middle, thicker part is known as the middle hypothyroid ligament.
A neck cancer affecting this membrane can spread into the soft neck tissues, potentially reducing the effectiveness of certain surgeries. The membrane's anterior surface is near several muscles, including the omohyoid, thyrohyoid, and sternohyoid muscles.
The thyrohyoid membrane's role in neck function and potential impact in cancer surgeries highlight its importance. Despite the surgeon's name remaining private, the recent horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy procedure underscores the need for further understanding and advancements in neck cancer treatments.
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