2019
DOI: 10.18410/jebmh/2019/579
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Descriptive Analytical Study of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy in Thyroidectomy- Identified versus Non-Identified Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve

Abstract: BACKGROUND Unilateral or Bilateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (RLN) injuries represent one of the most feared complications after thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. We wanted to estimate the incidence rate of RLN injury in patients undergoing thyroidectomy and compare it when RLN was identified and when not identified during thyroidectomy. METHODS 65 patients admitted for thyroid disorders who underwent thyroidectomy were included. Preoperatively and post operatively, indirect laryngoscopy was done in all patie… Show more

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