Zuckerkandl tubercle in thyroid surgery: Is it a reality or a myth?

Conclusions If it is present, ZT is a real constant landmark pointing to the RLN. In order to find and protect RLN during thyroid surgery, a careful, bloodless, and meticulous dissection should be carried out around the ZT. Although our results are encouraging, further researches are still needed on this topic.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research