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Accessory Nerve Function After Level 2B–preserving Selective Neck Dissection by Bilge Celik; Hakan Coskun; Ferda F. Kumas; Jale Irdesel; Mehmet Zarifoglu; Levent Erisen; Selcuk Onart is a Medicine article available to read on EtoBox.

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## Abstract ## Background. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the relationship between accessory nerve functions and level 2b–preserving selective neck dissection. ## Methods. Forty‐one necks of 30 patients with laryngeal cancer who underwent unilateral or bilateral level 2b–preserving neck dissections, between February 2003 and July 2005, were evaluated. Neck and shoulder movements and muscle strengths were examined and electroneuromyography (ENMG) was performed preoperatively at the postoperative 21st day and 6th month. Pathological anatomical findings at the postoperative 6th month were also evaluated. ## Results. All shoulder movements and muscle strengths were preserved. Neck extension, rotation movements, and flexion strengths were restricted. ENMG values were affected moderately in the early postoperative period and improved slightly in the late postoperative period. None of the patients developed shoulder syndrome or adhesive capsulitis. ## Conclusion. Preserving level 2b during selective neck dissection decreases trauma to the accessory nerve and improves functional results. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2009

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Author

Bilge Celik; Hakan Coskun; Ferda F. Kumas; Jale Irdesel; Mehmet Zarifoglu; Levent Erisen; Selcuk Onart

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley; Research Square (ISSN 1043-3074)

Published

2009

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)