Repair of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
Surgical repair and reconstruction of the injured recurrent laryngeal nerve are discussed. Tips to avoid inadvertent nerve injury are noted, as are aspects of non-recurring recurrent laryngeal nerves. The controversy regarding recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis is updated, and a protocol for management of the injured recurrent laryngeal nerve is presented.
Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine.
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007002:Hypoglossal Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D061224:Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012009:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D061226:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000187:drug effects / Q000294:innervation*
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene