Lateral thermal spread induced by energy devices: a porcine model to evaluate the influence on the recurrent laryngeal nerve
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06724-y
Abstract: BackgroundRecurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) paralysis is a frequently observed complication after esophagectomy, and thermal injury is considered to be one of the causes. The difference in the lateral thermal spread associated with the grasping range… read more here.
Keywords: thermal spread; grasping range; energy devices; spread ... See more keywords