SAN FRANCISCO — Using intraoperative nerve monitors for thyroidectomies can increase the risk for vocal cord paralysis — the opposite of their intended effect, a new study shows. "We were very ...

Thyroidectomy patients with larger lesions requiring neck dissection or who require postoperative drain use or suffer from postoperative hypocalcemia are more likely to experience recurrent laryngeal ...

A research collaboration including scientists from Oregon State University has developed a new technology to help surgeons know where a patient's nerves are, lessening the chance of nerve damage. The ...