Background The role of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) of the recurrent laryngeal
nerve (RLN) during thyroid surgery is still debatable. The aim of this meta-analysis was to …

Respiratory complications after tracheal extubation are associated with significant morbidity
and mortality, suggesting that process improvements in this clinical area are needed. The …

Background Thyroid nodules are a common clinical problem, and differentiated thyroid
cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent. Methods Six scientific Italian societies entitled to …

Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is an intractable complication of thyroidectomy.
Intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) was designed to prevent RLN injury. However, the …

This paper discusses the definition, nature and origins of clinical errors including their
prevention. The relationship between clinical errors and medical negligence is examined as …

Introduction Use of intra-operative neuro-monitoring (IONM) during high-risk thyroidectomy
has been suggested to decrease the rate of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy …

Background The prevalence of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is higher in repeat
than in primary thyroid operations. The use of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) as an …

Simple Summary Thyroid cancers are the most common endocrine cancers and their
incidence has increased significantly in recent decades worldwide. Total thyroidectomy is …

Background This study aimed to assess current use of recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring
(RLNM) for bilateral thyroid surgery in Germany. It explored the willingness of surgeons to …

Background/Purpose Though intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) during thyroid surgery
has gained universal acceptance for localizing and identifying the recurrent laryngeal nerve …