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Short-term laryngeal electromyography and histopathological findings after primary reconstruction of the inferior laryngeal nerve in rabbits: prospective study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2012

A Dalgic ,
T Kandogan ,
M Koc ,
C Ahmet Kulan ,
A Yagci ,
O Engin ,
G Aksoy  and
M Ziya Ozuer
A Dalgic
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
T Kandogan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
M Koc
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
C Ahmet Kulan
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
A Yagci
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
O Engin
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
G Aksoy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
M Ziya Ozuer
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Turkey
*
Address for correspondence: Dr Tolga Kandogan, Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Teaching Hospital, Izmir, Turkey E-mail: tkandogan@gmail.com
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Abstract

Introduction:

The recurrent laryngeal nerve can be injured during surgery. This study investigated recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation.

Objective:

To study the short-term effects of primary anastomosis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve, by laryngeal electromyography and histopathological analysis, in a rabbit model.

Method:

Twenty Zealand rabbits underwent either right recurrent laryngeal nerve (1) transection with excision of 1 cm or (2) transection and end-to-end primary anastomosis. Vocal fold movements, laryngeal electromyography results and histological changes were recorded.

Results:

Vocal fold analysis showed a paramedian vocal fold in both groups, with perceptible vibratory movements in group two. Electromyography revealed total denervation potentials in group one, but denervation and regeneration signs in group two. Histopathologically, hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis of the vocal fold mucosa were seen in group one, and signs of parakeratosis and hyperplasia in group two.

Conclusion:

Even under ideal conditions for primary recurrent laryngeal nerve anastomosis, a return to normal muscle function is unlikely. However, such anastomosis prevents muscle atrophy, and should be performed as soon as possible. The degree of nerve recovery is associated with the number, amplitude and myelination level of fibrils returning to the original motor end-plaque.

Keywords

Recurrent Laryngeal NerveVocal Cord ParalysisRabbitElectromyographyPathology
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 127 , Issue 1 , January 2013 , pp. 48 - 53
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2012

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