Management of Vocal Fold Palsy in Thyroid Surgery
摘要
The close anatomical relationship of both the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (ExSLN) to the thyroid gland makes it vulnerable to injury during thyroid surgery. Despite all development in the knowledge of anatomy, skills, and techniques and inclusion of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM), thyroid surgery remains number one among the iatrogenic causes for recurrent laryngeal nerve injury! This chapter is an attempt to cover the presentation and management of vocal fold paralysis following thyroid surgery.