Surgical Anatomy of External Laryngeal Nerve In Relation To Thyroid Surgery : Our Experience

Dr Brajendra Baser; Dr Vishal Rattan Munjal; Dr Manya Thakur Roy

Volume : IX, Issue : III, March - 2020

Surgical Anatomy of External Laryngeal Nerve In Relation To Thyroid Surgery : Our Experience

Dr Brajendra Baser, Dr Vishal Rattan Munjal, Dr Manya Thakur Roy

Abstract :

Objectives - To Study Surgical Anatomy of External Laryngeal Nerve and it�s variation in relation to Thyroid Surgery. Methodology – A Non-randomized prospective Study was conducted in patients undergoing Thyroid surgery in SAIMS, Indore. The ELN was identified and preserved intra operatively. The function of Nerve was assessed and documented by pre op & post op EGG and Video laryngoscopy. Results- Intraoperative identification of ELN leads to almost negligible changes in voice quality. A permanent drop in Fundamental Frequency (Fo) was seen in significant number of patients when the nerve was not identified during surgery. Conclusion - Today in the era of 21st century where we are reaching new horizons, efforts to further refine thyroid surgery continues. Good range of voice is not only important for Singers but for Teachers, Politicians, RJ, public speakers etc too. An attempt to preserve External Laryngeal Nerve should be done to preserve Voice Quality as an integral part of surgery.