Thyroidectomy patients with larger lesions requiring neck dissection or who require postoperative drain use or suffer from postoperative hypocalcemia are more likely to experience recurrent laryngeal ...

The thyroid gland lies close to the vocal cords and the nerves that control movement of the vocal cords (recurrent laryngeal nerves). When surgery is performed on the thyroid gland, a nerve monitor is ...

ProPep Surgical has announced it has received FDA clearance for its ProPep nerve monitoring system, according to a news release. The ProPep system is specifically designed for use during robotic ...

Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) enables earlier intraoperative monitoring of facial nerve activity than sevoflurane anesthesia during ear surgery, with reduced patient-ventilator dyssynchrony and ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a novel technique to monitor laryngeal and vagus nerve function while patients are under anesthesia during otolaryngology and ...

There is at present no quick, reliable, and evidence-based way of evaluating the extent of nerve damage and need for surgical intervention after a patient experiences an acute injury. Researchers may ...