this reappraisal with long-term follow-up supports our initial impression that a modified radical neck dissection sparing the spinal accessory nerve , the sternocleidomastoid muscle , the internal jugular vein , or any combination thereof is an effective procedure for differentiated cancer of the thyroid , with preservation of good shoulder function and improvement in the cosmetic appearance of the neck .
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modified radical neck
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