Assessment of functionality of vocal cords using ultrasound before and after thyroid surgery: An observational study

Assessment of functionality of vocal cords using ultrasound before and after thyroid surgery: An observational study

Background and Aims: The preservation of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is an essential part of thyroid surgery. The various methods to test the normal functionality of vocal cords (VCs) include direct visualisation under the fiber bronchoscope, indirect laryngoscopy, laryngeal muscles electromyogr...

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Main Authors: Amarjeet Kumar, Chandni Sinha, Ajeet Kumar, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Harsh Vardhan, Kranti Bhavana, Ditipriya Bhar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Thyroid surgery
ultrasound
video rhinolaryngoscope
vocal fold displacement velocity
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2018;volume=62;issue=8;spage=599;epage=602;aulast=Kumar

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