A topographical and surgical anatomical description of the recurrent laryngeal nerve: Observations from cadaveric dissection and thyroidectomy patients

• Main Authors: Joshua BL. Kiluba (Author), Candice Small (Author), Ifongo Bombil (Author), Kasonga Paul Bulabula (Author), Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo (Author), Pedzisai Mazengenya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injuries account for most successful litigations against surgeons following head and neck surgery. Most injuries to the RLN occur during thyroidectomy with the best strategy to reduce injury to the RLN being through intraoperative monitoring of its normal...