Creation of subplatysmal flaps

Adequate retraction helps creation of the subplatysmal flaps and prevents buttonholing the skin.

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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