Anatomical intra-laryngeal anterior branch study of the recurrent (inferior) laryngeal nerve.
The studies are based upon 60 dissections of the recurrent laryngeal n. (inferior laryngeal n.). The authors describe in detail the branches destined for the intrinsic musculature of the larynx. This study is a working approach for interventions of selective laryngeal reinnervation in man. The conclusion is that, it is necessary to resect the inferior cornu of the thyroid cartilage, to reach the abductor and adductor branches of the vocal cord.
Clinique ORL, Hôpital Michallon, Grenoble, France.
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Nguyen
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Junien-Lavillauroy
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Faure
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000294:innervation; D007821:Laryngeal Muscles / Q000294:innervation; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008297:Male; D012009:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology*