The Effect of Different Hemostatic Systems on the Injury of the External Branch of the Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroidectomy

Ozben V., Ozgultekin R., Adatepe N., Kaytaz A.

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.20, no.2, pp.119-124, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2018.42243
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.119-124
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Vessel-sealing and ultrasonic coagulation systems that provide rapid and effective hemostasis are widely used in thyroid surgery. An important disadvantage of these systems is injury to the neighboring anatomical structures by thermal damage. However, data on injury to the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different vascular closure systems on this nerve injury in thyroidectomy.