The Recurrent and Superior Laryngeal Nerves

Gregory W. Randolph's name through his work over the last 20 years, has been associated with the recurrent laryngeal nerve and neural monitoring in thyroid surgery. He has established relationships with many of the key clinicians in this area, all of whom have preliminarily agreed and are excited to contribute on topics assigned to them. The name recognition and international backgrounds of the authors involved in this text is quite substantial.

Rates of RLN and SLN injury - Data from National Quality Registries and the literature.- Laryngeal Exan Indications and Techniques.- Neurologic Control of the Larynx.- Micro-neuroanatomy of the Vagus, Superior Laryngeal, and Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves.- Intralaryngeal anatomy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.- Imaging of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.- RLN Nerve and Inferior Thyroid Crossing.- Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Branching.- The Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and the Tubercle of Zuckerkandl.- The Ligament of Berry.- The Non-recurrent inferior laryngeal nerve.- The Boston RLN anatomic classification system.- Surgical Approaches to the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.- IONM of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.- Continuous Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (CIONM) of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve.- External Branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve (EBSLN) Anatomic Classification.- Surgical approach and monitoring of the External Branch of the Super Laryngeal Nerve (EBSLN).- Loss of signal in IONM and staged thyroid surgery.- Mechanism of Injury.- Intraoperative Neural Injury Management: Neuropraxic Non-Transection Injury.- Intraoperative Nerve Injury Management - Transection and Segmental Defects.- Nerve Management: Invasive Disease.- Postoperative Management of Unilateral RLN Paralysis.- Postoperative management of bilateral vocal cord paralysis.- The recurrent laryngeal nerve and medical malpractice during thyroid surgery.- Postoperative Management of Superior Laryngeal Nerve Paralysis.

"The authors intend the book for endocrine surgeons, including otolaryngologists and general surgeons and fellows in endocrine surgery and head and neck surgery, as well as residents in otolaryngology and general surgery. Given the focused topic, those already experienced with thyroid surgery but interested in mastering this thyroid surgical endeavor will find it the most appealing. ... The biggest strength of this book is the depth in which it addresses the topics." (John Cramer, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2016)

“The authors intend the book for endocrine surgeons, including otolaryngologists and general surgeons and fellows in endocrine surgery and head and neck surgery, as well as residents in otolaryngology and general surgery. Given the focused topic, those already experienced with thyroid surgery but interested in mastering this thyroid surgical endeavor will find it the most appealing. … The biggest strength of this book is the depth in which it addresses the topics.” (John Cramer, Doody's Book Reviews, September, 2016)