Most common nerve injury associated with thyroid surgery
.The external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) is at risk of injury during thyroid operations when dissection of the superior pole and ligation of the superior thyroid vessels (STV) are carried out. From that perspective, EBSLN injury poses a threat to handicap all patients undergoing thyroid operations. ref Robbins 9/e pg 345
Right recurrent laryngeal
Left recurrent laryngeal
Right internal laryngeal
External branch of superior laryngeal nerve
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