In management of thyroglossal cyst
Thyroglossal cyst is managed by Sistrunk operation in which the cyst is completely excised along with the thyroglossal tract. Since the thyroglossal tract is intimately related to the hyoid bone, the central poion of the hyoid bone is also removed. Ref : S. Das Op. Surgery 4/e p201
Nodes of neck are removed
Sternocleidomastoid muscle is dissected
Central poion of thyroid is excised
Subtotal thyroidectomy is done
Head and neck