Chinese Journal of Contemporary Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2014 Objective To discuss how to protect external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) by studying on microsurgical anatomy of EBSLN in cadaver head specimens. Methods Ten cadaver heads [20 sides, average age (54.43 ±
Xiang-chen WU, Xiao-guang TONG
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Incidence and risk factors for recurrent laryngeal nerve injury after thyroid surgery
The Egyptian Journal of OtolaryngologyObjectives Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLNI) is a known possible morbidity after thyroid surgery. The clinical presentation varied in severity, from changes in voice quality and swallowing in unilateral cases to airway compromise in ...
Hadi Al-Hakami, Mohammed Al Garni
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Bilateral vocal cord paralysis due to direct invasion of right and left recurrent laryngeal nerves in a small cell lung cancer patient. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2021 Horiuchi K, Ikeda T, Kida A, Oyamada Y.
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Postoperative Hypocalcemia Following Total Thyroidectomy Versus Completion Thyroidectomy
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Completion thyroidectomy performed with at least a three‐month interval demonstrates superior parathyroid preservation compared to primary total thyroidectomy, as evidenced by significantly higher postoperative parathyroid hormone levels (51.90 ± 30.26 pg/mL vs. 30.90 ± 17.10 pg/mL, p = 0.006).
Mehmet Turan Cicek +3 more
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Utility of Arabic Voice Handicap Index (10) for voice assessment after thyroidectomy in Egypt
The Egyptian Journal of OtolaryngologyBackground Thyroidectomy is a widely used procedure in the management of different thyroid diseases, which occur commonly in females and may lead to voice changes either due to nerve injury or even with preserved laryngeal nerves.
Rania Sidhom, Alzahra Omara
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Can we routinely identify the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerves with neural monitoring?: a prospective report on 176 consecutive nerves at risk. [PDF]
Updates Surg, 2021 Del Rio P +4 more
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The Subhyoid Approach for Base of Tongue Tumors: Description of A Novel Surgical Technique
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The sub‐hyoid approach is a novel open surgical technique for selected deeply infiltrative base of tongue tumors, providing direct access and allowing full‐thickness resection while preserving the tongue neurovascular structures. Thyro‐hyoido‐pexy restores hyo‐laryngeal suspension without flap reconstruction, with the aim of preserving swallowing ...
Livio Presutti +6 more
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Supraglottic Botulinum Toxin Injection Improves Symptoms of Laryngeal Sensory Dysfunction
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.In this retrospective cohort of 80 patients with refractory laryngeal sensory symptoms, supraglottic botulinum toxin type A significantly improved Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire, Reflux Symptom Index, and Cough Severity Index scores at a mean of 5.2 weeks, while Voice Handicap Index‐10 scores remained unchanged.
Daniel Novakovic +3 more
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Hemithyroidectomy Eligibility Under ATA 2015 and 2025 Criteria: A Reclassification Cohort Study
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To compare hemithyroidectomy eligibility and completion thyroidectomy recommendations under the ATA 2015 and ATA 2025 criteria within the same patient cohort (primary aim) and, as a secondary descriptive analysis, to assess the concordance between these guideline‐based classifications and the operations actually performed.
Muhammer Ergenç +3 more
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Voice Changes After Thyroid Surgery; A Prospective Cohort Study
Advanced Medical JournalBackground and objectives: Voice changes (dysphonia) after thyroid surgery is an important complication that may have significant occupational, aesthetic, psychosocial and economic consequences on the patient.
Aqeed Abid Ali, Faruk Hasan Faraj
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