Monitoring of recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve function using an Airwayscope™ during thyroid surgery

Ijichi,Kei; Sasano,Hiroshi; Harima,Megumi; Murakami,Shingo

doi:10.3892/mco.2017.1385

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Monitoring of recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve function using an Airwayscope™ during thyroid surgery

Authors:
- Kei Ijichi
- Hiroshi Sasano
- Megumi Harima
- Shingo Murakami
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Affiliations: Department of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Aichi 467‑8601, Japan, Department of Anesthesiology and Medical Crisis Management, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Aichi 467‑8601, Japan
Pages: 673-676
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Published online on: August 18, 2017

https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2017.1385
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Abstract

In thyroid surgery, intraoperative identification and preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and superior laryngeal nerve external branch (SLNEB) are crucial. Several reports have proposed that electromyography (EMG) monitoring is an acceptable adjunct for identification and preservation of the RLN. However, a limited number of hospitals have access to an EMG monitoring system. Therefore, the development of another viable monitoring method is required. The aim of the present study was to design a new RLN and SLNEB monitoring method combining an Airwayscope™ (AWS) and a facial nerve stimulator. The facial nerve‑stimulating electrode stimulates the RLN or SLNEB, so that the movement of the vocal cord may be observed with an AWS. This monitoring method was performed on 10 patients with a thyroid tumor. In all the cases, RLN and SLNEB were identified and vocal cord function was preserved. All the patients exhibited normal vocal cord function following surgery. Thus, the new RLN and SLNEB monitoring method using an AWS and a facial nerve stimulator is useful in thyroid surgery, and this method may be used as a reliable and available alternative to EMG monitoring to ensure the normal function of the vocal cord.

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Monitoring of recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve function using an Airwayscope™ during thyroid surgery

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