Figure 9.
Lateral minimal invasive parathyroidectomy using open surgery.
E: Esophagus; SCM: Sternocleidomastoid muscle; Tr: Trachea; V: Vertebra. 1, 2: Superficial layers of the deep fascia (prethyroid fascia and pretracheal fascia); 3: Superficial leaf of the deep layer of the deep fascia; 4: Deep leaf of the deep layer of the deep fascia (alar and prevertebral fascia); 5: Carotid sheath (1+2+3).