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Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Following Thyroidectomy Challenges to the Anaesthesiologist

Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care, 2023
Injury to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve is uncommon, but one of the complications of thyroidectomy We report a case of 40 years old female, who underwent total thyroidectomy, following which developed recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and vocal cord ...
Selvamani Subramanian, Vasanthakumar Murugesan, Gayathri Santhanam   +2 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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A single-arm, prospective study comparing translaryngeal ultrasonography with direct visualisation by flexible laryngoscopy for vocal cord assessment in patients undergoing oesophagectomy or mediastinoscopy

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023
Background and Aims: Translaryngeal ultrasonography (TLUSG) for diagnosis of vocal cord palsy, a relatively new, safe and noninvasive bedside technique with minimal risk of respiratory infection transmission, has been effective in patients with thyroid ...
Madhavi Shetmahajan, M Vignesh, Vijaya Patil, Swapnil Yeshwant Parab, Priya Ranganathan   +4 more
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Foreign body ingestions in children and adolescents: A position paper of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) endoscopy special interest group

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a relatively frequent occurrence in the pediatric population with multiple potential sequelae. Appropriate intervention may range from urgent endoscopic retrieval to watchful waiting, with multiple variables influencing the decision.
Oren Ledder, Raoul Furlano, Alexandra Papadopoulou, Dominique Schluckebier, Andreia Nita, Christos Tzivinikos, Salvatore Oliva, Simona Faraci, Luigi Dall'oglio, Marco Deganello Saccomani, Priya Narula, Iva Hojsak, Jorge Amil Dias, Vasiliki Spyropoulou, Lorenzo Norsa, Gokhan Baysoy, Claudio Romano, Matjaž Homan, Mike Thomson   +18 more
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Vocal cord palsy: An uncommon presenting feature of myasthenia gravis

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2011
Vocal cord palsy can have myriad causes. Unilateral vocal cord palsy is common and frequently asymptomatic. Trauma, head, neck and mediastinal tumors as well as cerebrovascular accidents have been implicated in causing unilateral vocal cord palsy.
Sethi Prahlad, Batra Anuradha, Sethi Nitin, Torgovnick Josh, Arsura Edward   +4 more
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A Review on Vocal Cord Palsy: Complications and Management

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2021
Vocal cord paralysis is a multifaceted problem that affects people of all ages and is initially diagnosed by various healthcare providers. It is a common condition that occurs due to the obstruction of nerve impulses from the brain to the voice box. It ranges from slight hoarseness to fatal, life-threatening complications. To get to the exact diagnosis,
Sagar Gaurkar, Shrawani Kulkarni, Mansi Totey, Shivi Agarwal   +3 more
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Institutional Learning Curve in Esophagectomy: Technical Standardization of Gastric Conduit Formation and Conduit‐Related Outcomes in 187 Consecutive Patients

Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Learning curves in esophagectomy are often described in terms of procedural volume, but institutional maturation also reflects progressive standardization of reconstruction, operative choreography, and team‐based decision‐making.
Mayank Tripathi, Reshma R. Balachandran, Kumar Vineet, Dhaval Vadodaria, Vaibhav Kushwaha, Mohd Irfan Ansari, Piyush Shukla   +6 more
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Irreversible laryngeal palsy: An induced complication of carboplatin 450mg/m2 and paclitaxel 250mg/m2 - Case report

Otolaryngology Case Reports, 2018
Introduction: Unilateral vocal cord paralysis is common than bilateral palsy and is mostly idiopathic in origin. Other causes may include malignancy, secondary to neck or recurrent laryngeal nerve trauma, intubation or secondary to surgery however ...
Rawish Kumar, Sanjay K. Munjal, Naresh K. Panda   +2 more
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National Trends and Risk Factors for Dysphagia After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
From 2016 to 2023, inpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) volume declined 52.2% while postoperative dysphagia rates increased 11.4% annually. Analysis of 496,425 cases demonstrated that dysphagia risk varied markedly by surgical indication, with cervical diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, cervical spine fracture, and ...
Caryn J. Ha, Sraavya G. Anne, Sara Morgan, Fadar Oliver Otite, Kenneth Yan   +4 more
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Hoarseness as the sole symptom of an impending thoracic aneurysm rupture? [PDF]

Malaysian Family Physician, 2014
Unilateral vocal cord palsy secondary to thoracic aortic aneurysm is a rare occurrence. Direct compression of the enlarging thoracic aneurysm on the left recurrent laryngeal nerve causes neuronal injury of the nerve, which is manifested as hoarseness ...
Rohaizam Jaafar, Irfan Mohamad
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