Abstract
In this interesting paper, authors used an animal model (Meishan piglets) to evaluate the utility of using needle electrodes inserted in the thyroid cartilage (TC), compared with endotracheal tube (ET) electrodes, for neuromonitoring during thyroid surgery with evaluation of electromyographic profile of the vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves. First, various needle insertion depths and orientations were evaluated in nine areas of the TC to determine best potential locations for needles placement. Then, electromyographic profiles (amplitude and latency features) were recorded using TC and ET electrodes and were compared during intermittent and continuous monitoring. Interestingly, a previously published nerve traction injury model was also used to detect and compare electromyographic profiles obtained by the TC needle versus ET electrodes.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
