Recurrent laryngeal nerve localization using a microlaryngeal electrode

Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve is a frequently seen complication in head and neck surgery. A system for intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is presented. The key to this system lies in the use of a microlaryngeal electrode and inserter. Application of this system to v...

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Published in:	Otolaryngology and head and neck surgery Vol. 87; no. 3; p. 330
Main Authors:	Davis, W E, Rea, J L, Templer, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-1979
Subjects:	Electric Stimulation - instrumentation Electromyography - instrumentation Head - surgery Humans Laryngeal Muscles - physiology Laryngeal Nerves - anatomy & histology Microelectrodes Neck - surgery Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve - anatomy & histology Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve - physiology Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries
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Summary:	Damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve is a frequently seen complication in head and neck surgery. A system for intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve is presented. The key to this system lies in the use of a microlaryngeal electrode and inserter. Application of this system to various situations is described.