@article{GS18979,
author = {Mustapha El Lakis and Electron Kebebew},
title = {Neural monitoring in endocrine neck surgery},
journal = {Gland Surgery},
volume = {7},
number = {Suppl 1},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is the most dreaded complication in endocrine neck surgery. It can manifest as dysphonia, dysphagia, paroxysmal coughing, aspiration, or acute airway obstruction. A substantial proportion of patients (80%) undergoing thyroid surgery may complain of voice changes (1). RLN injury has been ranked among the leading reasons for malpractice lawsuits.},
issn = {2227-8575}, url = {https://gs.amegroups.org/article/view/18979}
}