Injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) during thyroid surgery may result in
significant morbidities like hoarseness of voice and dyspnea.
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The anatomical variations of RLN account for a majority of these injuries. Therefore,
meticulous dissection of the entire course of the nerve is paramount to prevent its
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Publication history
Published online: May 29, 2020
Accepted:
April 13,
2020
