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Anatomic study of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve and its clinical implication

, 2011
Material: The study was conducted at the Laboratory of Anatomy, Medical School of Athens University. For this purpose we used 42 cadavers bilaterally (Hemi-larynx) of the 2 sexes.
Κόχιλας, Ξενοφών, Kochilas, Xenophon   +1 more
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Effect of Electromyography Findings of Traction‐Related Signal Loss on Prognosis During Neuromonitored Thyroidectomy

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) is a reliable tool to detect electromyographic loss of signal (LOS). Here, we investigated the effect of electromyography features of traction‐related LOS on prognosis. Methods Thyroidectomy patients with a traction‐related LOS were included.
Serkan Karaisli, Selda Gucek Haciyanli, Emine Ozlem Gur, Mehmet Haciyanli   +3 more
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Treatment With the Shaker Head‐Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation‐Induced Dysphagia: 12‐Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dysphagia is a common side‐effect after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. This randomized study aimed to evaluate the effect of the shaker head‐lift exercise (HLE) after 12 months with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods Patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) or the control
Signe Rödseth Smith, Caterina Finizia, Kerstin Petersson, Lisa Tuomi   +3 more
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Innervation of the human cricopharyngeal muscle by the recurrent laryngeal nerve and external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve

, 2017
Purpose The major component of the upper esophageal sphincter is the cricopharyngeal muscle (CPM). We assessed the contribution of the laryngeal nerves to motor innervation of the CPM.
Uludag, Mehmet, Aygun, Nurcihan, Isgor, Adnan   +2 more
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Twelve‐Month Outcomes of a Preventive Dysphagia Intervention in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer—A Randomized Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Radiation‐associated dysphagia is common after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer and may occur early or years later. The effect of preventive exercises might be undermined by poor adherence. Aim To evaluate the effect of a simple preventive exercise protocol on swallowing function up to 12 months after radiotherapy.
Kerstin Petersson, Signe Rödseth Smith, Charlotte Johansson‐Malmeling, Caterina Finizia, Lisa Tuomi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microscope-Assisted Thyroidectomy: A Prospective Study on Post-operative Morbidity in Eastern Nepal

Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Introduction: Thyroidectomy carries risks of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve injury, and hypoparathyroidism.
Sushil Raj Shrestha, Abhisek Jha, Shiva Bhusan Pandit, Rahul Mahato, Kajal Mahto, Janvi Gurung, Navaraj Gupta, Vetrivel G   +7 more
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Trismus and Health‐Related Quality of Life in HNC Patients up to 10 Years Post‐Radiotherapy Completion

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This prospective study investigates trismus prevalence, quality of life (QOL), and trismus‐related symptoms in HNC patients up to 10 years post‐radiotherapy (RT). Methods A total of 211 patients with HNC receiving RT were followed pretreatment, 12, 60, and 120 months post‐RT.
Therese Karlsson, Lisa Tuomi, Caterina Finizia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

ANATOMICAL VARIATION IN THE ORIGIN OF SUPERIOR THYROID ARTERY AND IT’S RELATION WITH EXTERNAL LARYNGEAL NERVE

National Journal of Medical Research, 2014
Background & aim: To identify the variations in site of origin and level of the origin of the superior thyroid artery and its relation with external laryngeal nerve.
Abhijeet Joshi, Sumit Gupta, V H Vaniya3   +2 more
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Development and Preliminary Validation of a Modified Thyroid Symptom Questionnaire (TSQ)

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to modify and validate the Thyroidectomy Voice and Symptom Questionnaire (TVSQ) to serve as a symptom screening tool in benign thyroid disease. Methods A 32‐item modified TVSQ was developed and administered alongside a symptom checklist to outpatients; controls were recruited to determine discriminative validity ...
Vikash Yogaraj, Debra Phyland, Catherine Sinclair   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury

, 2008
Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve is accompanied by a poor functional recovery of the target organ, the larynx. For the patient this means impairments of vocal fold mobility and various kinds of voice disorders.
Jonas Hydman (19495225)
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