Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve in Thyroid Surgery
Effectiveness of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring to Identify and Preserve External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve During Thyroid Surgery
Seoul National University Hospital
94 participants
Nov 24, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The frequent occurrence of impaired function in the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerves following thyroid surgery is recognized as a prevalent complication leading to a diminished quality of life. The objective of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the efficacy of neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery in order to safeguard the integrity of these nerves.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients who are scheduled to undergo thyroid surgery
- Patients who understand and agree to take part in this study
Exclusion Criteria10
- If the thyroid tumor is suspected to invade adjacent organs (esophagus, trachea, carotid artery, jugular vein etc.)
- Patients who are required with lateral compartment neck dissection
- Patients with recurrent thyroid cancer
- Patients with palsy of recurrent laryngeal nerve or superior laryngeal nerve external branch in the past or present
- Patients with a history of vocal cord and larynx disease
- History of hyperthyroidism (e.g., Graves' disease)
- Taking anticoagulants (aspirin, warfarin, etc.) before surgery
- Disorders of coagulation
- In the case of women, pregnant women and breastfeeding patients
- Patients judged inappropriate by clinical trial researcher
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Interventions
intraoperative neuromonitoring to preserving external branch of superior laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery
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NCT06002984