Recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring with surface electrodes in pediatric thyroid surgery.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate 1) use of endotracheal tube (ETT) surface electrodes for recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) monitoring in thyroid surgery in children, and 2) effects of thyroid surgery on the RLN in children.

Methods: Patients <18 years old undergoing thyroidectomy were included. Vocal cord mobility was assessed pre- and postoperatively.