2007•Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General SurgeryRequires access

Prevention of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in thyroid surgery

Zhi‐Gang Tang

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Objective: To explore the preventive measure of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury during thyroid operation. Methods: The clinical data of 322 cases of thyroid surgery were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Temporary injury of RLN occurred in 6 cases after operation. Conclusion: Correct identification of anatomic structure and variant, perfect performance and the exact choice of exposure of RLN would provide the key to prevent the RLN injury in thyroid surgery.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Recurrent laryngeal nerve, Thyroid, Iatrogenic injury, Surgery, Nerve injury, Thyroidectomy, Internal medicine