Vocal cord paralysis and thyroid surgery.
A technique used to identify the recurrent and superior laryngeal nerves using a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope is presented. The author has used this technique in 12 cases and found it superior to other techniques that he has tried.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D061224:Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D008722:Methods; D061226:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000294:innervation; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology