“INCIDENCE OF RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE PALSY IN THORACIC SURGERY IN NEONATES.”

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Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is a common complication in cervical, thoracic, and cardiac surgeries for both adults and children. Initially described in thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, RLN injury is now well-documented in thoracic procedures, including esophageal, pulmonary, and cardiovascular surgeries [1, 2, 3]. The incidence of RLN injury varies by surgery type and patient characteristics.

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Article · Apr 2025 · 1 min read

In brief

This article examines the incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy as a complication in neonatal thoracic surgical procedures. RLN injury, historically associated with thyroid surgery, is increasingly recognized in pediatric thoracic, esophageal, and cardiovascular operations, with variable rates depending on procedure type.

RLN injury is a recognized complication across cervical, thoracic, and cardiac surgeries in pediatric and adult populations.
Originally identified in thyroid/parathyroid procedures, RLN injury now documented in esophageal, pulmonary, and cardiovascular surgeries.
Incidence of RLN injury varies based on specific surgical procedure type and individual patient characteristics.

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