Atlas of Intraoperative Cranial Nerve Monitoring in Thyroid and Head and Neck Surgery (2023) Alexander L. Shifrin

Description

This atlas focuses on intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring techniques used during complex procedures like thyroidectomy, parathyroid surgery, and modified radical neck dissection. It specifically addresses the risk and management of injuries to critical nerves, including the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN), vagus, spinal accessory, hypoglossal, and phrenic nerves, emphasizing the potential impact on patient quality of life.