Practicals · Otorhinolaryngology · Surgical Procedures
Excision of thyroglossal cyst
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- 2 as observer, 2 under supervision, 2 as first assistant (DNB)
- Also called
- Sistrunk procedure
Videos and resources
- VideoSistrunk Procedure Thyroglossal Cyst Excision Dr. Tamer Ashraf Wafa4:22
- VideoSistrunk Procedure for Excision of a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst5:33
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Excision of thyroglossal cyst” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 24)
“Branchial Sinus/Thyroglossal” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 27)