Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring of the Laryngeal Nerves During Anterior Neck Surgery: A Review. (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tewari, Anurag; Samy, Ravi N.; Castle, Joshua; Frye, Tiffany M.; Habeych, Miguel E.; Mohamed, Mahmoud
• Is Part Of: Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology. Volume 126:Number 1(2017:Jan.)
• Page Start: 67
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) -- nerve monitoring -- anterior neck surgery -- laryngeal nerve monitoring -- recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) -- superior laryngeal nerve (SLN) -- head and neck surgery -- anterior spine surgery -- vocal cord paralysis -- endocrine surgery -- thyroid and parathyroid surgery; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0003489416675354
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4894

Abstract

Contributions to the literature on intraoperative neuro monitoring (IONM) during endocrine and head and neck surgery have increased over recent years. Organizational support for neural monitoring during surgery is becoming evident and is increasingly recognized as an adjunct to visual nerve identification. A comprehensive understanding of the role of IONM for prevention of nerve injuries is critical to maximize safety during surgery of the anterior compartment of the neck. This review will explore the potential advantages of IONM to improve the outcomes among patients undergoing anterior neck surgery.