ArticleSurgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA2020
Human cadaveric model for studying the preservation of mental nerve during transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy.
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- Safety and cosmetic results of trans-submental endoscopic thyroidectomy.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Skin sensory loss at the chin and lower lip in transoral robotic thyroidectomy: Follow-up of up to two years.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Vestibular approach for thyroid surgery: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Review
- Gasless submental-transoral combined approach endoscopic thyroidectomy: a new surgical technique.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- Multimodal Assessments of Altered Sensation after Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy.World journal of surgery · 2022Article
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- Efficacy of posterior median anal incision with incision and drainage of the anal sinus on chronic anal fissure.American journal of translational research · 2022Article
- The sensorimotor changes of the lower lip and chin after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach.Updates in surgery · 2021Article
- Pictorial essay of vestibular incision outcomes from transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2021Article
- Complications of Transoral Thyroidectomy: Overview and Update.Clinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology · 2021Review
- Strategies for superior thyroid pole dissection in transoral thyroidectomy: a video operative guide.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Article
- Single port transoral thyroidectomy.Gland surgery · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposeMental nerve (MN) injury can be caused by transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA). The purpose of this experimental study was to determine the location and distribution pattern of MN structures in relation to oral vestibular incisions.
methodsTen cadaver specimens were included, yielding a total of 20 MNs. The difference between standard 10-mm TOETVA median incision and modified incision (i.e. lower and perpendicular) was compared.
resultsAll 20 MNs were successfully dissected and presented as bifid (100%), lateral toward medial direction. The branches of MNs were equally distributed into both right and left sides. Standard lateral 5-mm vestibular incisions did not determine any division of MN branches. Two left MNs (25%) and one right MN (12.5%) were injured by standard median vestibular incision. Using a more inferiorly positioned and a vertical median incision, the integrity of MN branches was preserved.
conclusionsStandard lateral 5-mm vestibular incisions are safe for determining MN integrity. The 10-mm median vestibular incision divided the medial ramifications of MN at a rate of 12-25%. These may result in MN ipsilateral or bilateral paralysis. Hence, it is recommended to locate the median incision more inferiorly or vertically.
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