Abstract: Reoccurring Laryngeal Nerve Palsy (RLNP) is a recognized possible complication following thyroid and parathyroid surgery and may lead to significant comorbidity to the patient (4,6). Symptoms may vary in severity and in minor cases RLNP may take place undiscovered. Hoarseness might take place after RLNP. The aim of this study was to discuss the complications associated with RLNP after thyroidectomy and the different mode of strategies to avoid this devastating condition. We performed a literature search using the PubMed and Medline database up to 2016. The following keywords were used ‘recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy’, ‘thyroidectomy’, ‘thyroid operations, complications’ and ‘evaluation’. The search was restricted to English-language literature and human evidence trails. We also checked the reference lists of all studies identified for more eligible study to be included in our review. Significantly higher RLNP rates were shown after operations for thyroid cancer, Graves' disease, and reoccurring goiter, in lots of research studies consisted of in our review the irreversible and short-term RLNP was shown when cases of preoperative cable palsy and deliberate sacrifice of the RLN were left out in. Different approaches of localizing the RLN have been explained, cosmetic surgeons should be conscious of the variations and have a comprehensive knowledge of regular anatomy in order to attain a high standard of care. This will guarantee the stability and safety of the RLN in thyroid surgery.
Keywords: Thyroidectomy, Reoccurring Laryngeal Nerve Palsy.
Title: Review of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in patients after Thyroidectomy
Author: Turki H. Alturaifi, Abdulrahman F. Alharbi, Alhumaid, Asma Majed A, Maha Saeed ALdosari, Ahmed Mohammed Ali Alrufaydi, Saad Mohammed Saad Jahfal
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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