recurrent laryngeal nerve

Innovative Use of Video Flexible Laryngeal Mask Airway for Visual Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Monitoring in Thyroidectomy

By MedXY 10/13/2026

A novel video flexible laryngeal mask airway (VFLMA) enables simultaneous ventilation and direct visual monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroid surgery, showing promising safety and diagnostic accuracy in a 104-patient prospective study.

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Efficacy of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation in Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Insights from a Largest Single-Center Series

By MedXY 07/15/2026

Recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation significantly improves voice outcomes in pediatric unilateral vocal fold paralysis, with 90% of patients showing moderate to dramatic improvement. Prematurity and intubation history influence recovery quality.

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Systematic V2 Vagal Stimulation Improves Detection of Post-Thyroidectomy Vocal Cord Dysfunction and May Better Guide Staged Surgery

By MedXY 05/13/2026

A 2026 cross-sectional study suggests that routine postdissection vagal stimulation during thyroidectomy detects recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction more sensitively than RLN stimulation alone and may reduce the risk of bilateral vocal cord palsy.