Identification techniques of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in endoscopic thyroidectomy.
10.3969/j.issn.1672-7347.2010.04.017
- Author:
Shi CHANG
1
;
Ledu ZHOU
;
Jindong LI
;
Yun HUANG
;
Qingjun ZENG
;
Feng HE
;
Zhiming WANG
Author Information
1. Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Endoscopy;
methods;
Female;
Humans;
Intraoperative Complications;
prevention & control;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve;
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries;
Thyroid Neoplasms;
surgery;
Thyroid Nodule;
surgery;
Thyroidectomy;
methods;
Vocal Cord Paralysis;
prevention & control
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2010;35(4):377-380
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the application of identification techniques of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) in endothyroidectomies.
METHODS:Routine identification of the RLN was performed in a series of 20 consecutive endothyroidectomies, and the clinical data were reviewed.
RESULTS:Totally 20 RLNs were dissected. Neither transient nor permanent RLN injury occurred.
CONCLUSION:To expose RLN, both sharp and blunt dissection should be applied skillfully. Thorough liberation of the thyroid lobe is essential for the identification of RLN. It is safe and feasible to remove the thyroid and identify the RLN simultaneously.
