After thyroidectomy cadeveric position of vocal cords are due to:
In case of bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, the vocal cords will be motionless, lying in a 'cadaveric position'. Immediate tracheostomy is the life-saving measure.
Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.
Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis.
Unilateral external laryngeal nerve paralysis.
Bilateral external laryngeal nerve paralysis.