Topographic Anatomy of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

Abstract

Anatomic and topographic studies were carried out in 30 recurrent laryngeal nerves (RLN), dissecting the vagus nerve retrogradely to identify corresponding fascicles to the RLN. By obtaining measurements of diameter and length, surgically practical data were obtained, allowing for a possible revision of reconstructive possibilities for nerve injuries to the RLN through dissection and nerve graft.

Ansa Cervicalis Nerve: Review of the Topographic Anatomy and Morphology

“…Furthermore, the use of nerves that are similar in diameter is essential, because a disparity in the diameter of the two nerves can lead to axonal escape and failure to achieve optimal results 28 . The recurrent laryngeal nerve is approximately 1 mm in diameter 29 . Based on these criteria, either the superior root of the ansa cervicalis(width, 0.79 mm to 1.03 mm) or the common nerve trunk to the sternohyoid and the sternothyroid (width, 0.9 mm) would be appropriate for anastomosis with the recurrent laryngeal nerve.…”

The Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

“…The RLN diameter averages approximately 2 mm, ranging from 1 to 3 mm [6] . The RLN diameter averages approximately 2 mm, ranging from 1 to 3 mm [6] .…”

Die Recurrensparese als Intubationsschaden?

“…Insbesondere bei Schilddrüsenoperationen wird der Stimmlippennerv häufig alteriert, da er dem zu resezierenden Organ direkt anliegt und dort die gröûten anatomischen Varianten aufweist [1,5,21,23,34,35,37]. Insbesondere bei Schilddrüsenoperationen wird der Stimmlippennerv häufig alteriert, da er dem zu resezierenden Organ direkt anliegt und dort die gröûten anatomischen Varianten aufweist [1,5,21,23,34,35,37].…”