Letter to the Editor: Incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in thoracic surgery in neonates
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This letter discusses recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury as a complication of thoracic surgery in neonates, emphasizing the value of prospective surveillance protocols. The authors highlight the clinical significance of systematic monitoring for vocal cord palsy in this vulnerable population.
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- Systematic surveillance is essential for detecting recurrent laryngeal nerve injury after neonatal thoracic surgery.
- Prospective study designs improve identification of RLN palsy incidence in high-risk neonatal populations.
- RLN injury is an important complication to monitor following thoracic procedures in neonates.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Letter to the Editor: Incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in thoracic surgery in neonates. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-10. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11094
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