Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
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Biljana Certic

Biography

Dr. Biljana Ćertić is a distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Clinic for Burns, Plastic, and Reconstructive Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, in Belgrade. She is recognized as an active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), reflecting her commitment to excellence in the field. In her clinical practice, Dr. Ćertić specializes in the surgical management of deep burns and complex reconstructive procedures. She co-authored the study "Challenges in Surgery of Deep Burns," which discusses the use of INTEGRA®, an acellular dermal substitute, in reconstructing defects with exposed bone, aiming to prevent functional disability and achieve optimal aesthetic results. Dr. Ćertić's dedication to advancing plastic and reconstructive surgery is evident through her clinical expertise and contributions to medical literature. Her work continues to enhance patient care and surgical outcomes in Serbia.

Publications

• Case Report
  Surgical Treatment of Large Neglected Tall-Cell Thyroid Papillary Cancer with Neck Skin Infiltration and Exulceration: A Case Report and Literature
  Author(s): Goran Zoric, Ivan Paunovic, Aleksandar Diklic, Nevena Kalezic, Biljana Certic, Vesna Rakic, Katarina Tausanovic, Bosko Odalovic and Vladan Zivaljevic Goran Zoric, Ivan Paunovic, Aleksandar Diklic, Nevena Kalezic, Biljana Certic, Vesna Rakic, Katarina Tausanovic, Bosko Odalovic and Vladan Zivaljevic
  
  Background: To present for the first time a clinical case of a patient with giant neglected and exulcerated tall-cell papillary thyroid cancer, who was surgically treated. Methods: We report a case of a 73-year-old woman with large firm infiltrated and exulcerated anterior neck tumefaction (12 cm in diameter) clinically suspected as anaplastic thyroid cancer. Patient had a goiter for more than 20 years with rapid growth in last months, after that presented with infiltration and exulceration of the skin. Results: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) revealed papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Total thyroidectomy with en-block dissection of the infrahyoid muscles and skin was performed. Lymph node metastasis were not present. Pathologically, goiter and tall-cell papillary carcinoma were present without anaplastic dediff.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7948.1000216

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