| Journal: | Revista médica del Hospital General de México |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000439535 |
| ISSN: | 0185-1063 |
| Authors: | Dávila Ruiz, Ediel O1 García Manzano, Roberto A1 Martínez Santiago, Nallely Y2 Bracamontes Rosas, Daniel A3 |
| Institutions: | 1Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Oaxaca, Departamento de Cirugía General, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. México 2Hospital general Sur Puebla, Departamento de Cirugía General, Puebla. México 3Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad de Oaxaca, Servicio de Cirugía Oncológica de Cabeza, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. México |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Season: | Jul-Sep |
| Volumen: | 83 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Pages: | 131-134 |
| Country: | México |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Caso clínico |
| English abstract | Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve is a relatively rare finding occurring in 0.3%-0.5% of people. Other authors estimate that prevalence was 0.7%. Observation: We present a case of a female 48 years old who underwent hemithyroidectomy due to a thyroid nodule, identifying the presence of a non-recurring vertical variant laryngeal nerve. Discussion: The importance lies in the knowledge of the anatomical variations of the inferior laryngeal nerve (ILN). Since unilateral laryngeal paralysis is a complication associated with thyroidectomy, which is globally between 5 and 8% (transient) and 1 and 3% (permanent). The ILN should always be identified and meticulous surgical technique is necessary. Conclusions: ILN dissection should be guided by neurostimulation, if not counted, the recommendation that always should be followed is not to dissect structures until the laryngeal nerve is correctly identified |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Neurología, Anatomía humana, Cirugía, Nervio laríngeo no recurrente, Tiroidectomía |
| Keyword: | Neurology, Human anatomy, Surgery, Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve, Thyroidectomy |
| Full text: | https://www.hospitalgeneral.mx/frame_esp.php?id=68 |
