Usefulness of video laryngoscopy before thyroid surgery to improve nerve monitoring: a technical note.

The article discusses the utility of the video laryngoscopy technique prior to the conduction of thyroid surgery for improving nerve monitoring in patients. Topics discussed include the history of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, the usage of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) monitoring devices and devices like the Neurosign 100 nerve monitor and the Glidescope video laryngoscope. A detailed discussion on RLN monitoring devices is also presented.