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SynthesisSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2024

The thyroid foramen: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Narathip Srichaphan, Laphatrada Yurasakpong, Napawan Taradolpisut, Thanyaporn Senarai, Nutmethee Kruepunga, Athikhun Suwannakhan

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Synthesis in Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Narathip SrichaphanBiomedical Science Program, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Laphatrada YurasakpongDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Napawan TaradolpisutDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thanyaporn SenaraiMicroscopy Unit, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.
Nutmethee KruepungaIn Silico and Clinical Anatomy Research Group (iSCAN), Bangkok, Thailand.
Athikhun SuwannakhanDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. athikhun.suw@mahidol.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeTo systematically review published studies on the prevalence of the thyroid foramen (TF), perform a meta-analysis to generate pooled prevalence estimates, and identify factors associated with its presence.

methodsA systematic literature search was conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, and Journal Storage databases. Studies reporting the prevalence of the thyroid foramen were included without language or date restrictions. Quality assessment was performed using AQUA tool. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed with subgroup analyses. Heterogeneity was assessed using Higgins' I

resultsOut of 271 entries, 38 studies met the inclusion criteria, comprising 3,030 subjects from various continents. The overall TF prevalence was 24.5% (95% CI: 19.2-29.8%, I

conclusionThis meta-analysis reveals a 24.5% overall prevalence of TF, with significant heterogeneity primarily explained by geographical differences. The TF's clinical relevance necessitates awareness among surgeons and radiologists to avoid complications during laryngeal surgeries and prevent misdiagnosis in imaging studies.

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Anatomic VariationThyroid GlandHumansPrevalenceAnatomical variationMeta-analysisSystematic reviewThyroidThyroid foramen

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PMID39191992

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