Intraoperative Ultrasonographic Assessment of Vocal Cord motion under sedation, following paediatric thyroidectomy in the Era of COVID-19: A double-blinded preliminary study.
Ofir ZavdyMichael SchwarzDror GilonyGideon BacharHanna GilatRoy HodPublished in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2021)
IUA of vocal cord motion has a high accuracy rate for detection of iatrogenic vocal cord paralysis, similar to FNE. It is easily learned by residents, well-tolerated by children, and it provides a safe and valid alternative modality while ensuring the safety of the medical staff in treating patients, especially in times of COVID-19 pandemic.
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