Head & neck
A Novel Connector for Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Probes in Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: Comparative Efficacy and Preclinical Evaluation in a Porcine Model.
Parnwad Chairat, Paveena Pithuksurachai, Cheerasook Chongkolwatana, Pongsakorn Wechakarn, Yada Akkhawattanangkul, Kewvaree Hommuang, Phingphol Charoonrut, Tanyanan Jamikorn, Angkoon Anuwong, Che-Wei Wu, Gregory W Randolph, Marika D Russell, Amr H Abdelhamid Ahmed, Prachya Maneeprasopchoke
Published: 202610.1002/hed.70159
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to develop a connector that adapts standard endoscopic instruments into functional nerve stimulator probes. METHODS: The connector underwent engineering validation in a laboratory and preclinical testing using a porcine m…
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