Incision anatomy

The sternal notch and cricoid cartilage are palpated to help determine the incision site.

From: Fox AC, Gauger PG. Thyroid lobectomy. In: Operative Techniques in Surgery, Mulholland MW, Albo D, Dalman R, et al (Eds), Wolters Kluwer Health, Philadelphia 2015. Copyright © 2015. Reproduced with permission from Wolters Kluwer Health. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.

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