Neurostimulation – Prevention of Injuries to the Nervus Laryngeus Recurrens During Thyreoidectomy

Czech version

Authors: M. Mocňáková; J. Vyhnánek; M. Duda
Authors‘ workplace: II. chirurgická klinika FN LF UP Olomouc, přednosta prof. MUDr. M. Duda, DrSc.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2006, roč. 85, č. 9, s. 441-445.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Overview

Aim:
The n. laryngeus recurrens (NLR) neurostimulation technique is described as a recently introduced method in the Czech Republic, used to prevent injuries to the recurrent nerve during thyroid procedures, highlighting its significance.

Method:
Neurostimulation of the n. laryngeus recurrens (NLR) during thyroid procedures is a method which has been, in recent years, introduced worldwide as a standard procedure in peroperative injuries prevention. A generally accepted doctrine on the risk of peroperative recurrent nerve lesions minimalization has not been established, however, neurostimulation may be a contribution.

Results:
The new technique was employed in 370 patients operated in 2005/2006 and no permanent NLR paresis was recorded.

Conclusion:
Neurostimulation of the NLR during thyreoidectomy is a new method, further reducting probability of a peroperative recurrent nerve injury.

Key words:
neurostimulation – injury to the n. laryngeus recurrens (NLR) – thyreoidectomy