Hyperthermal liquid, spray, and smog may be potential risk factors for recurrent laryngeal nerve thermal injury during thyroid surgeries

ConclusionsHyperthermal liquid, spray or smog may represent risk factors contributing to RLN thermal injury caused by EBDs. Damage to the nerve ’s conductive ability and morphological changes in nerves and muscles likely represent typical responses to thermal injury. Implementation of endoscopic gauze may be a promising method to protect the RLN from thermal damage especially in endoscopic thyroid surgeries.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research