The Superior Laryngeal Nerve and Its Vulnerability in Surgeries of the Neck

The Superior Laryngeal Nerve and Its Vulnerability in Surgeries of the Neck

Anatomical considerations of the superior laryngeal nerve (SLN), a branch of the vagus, provides information to minimize the potential for iatrogenic intraoperative injury, thereby preventing motor and sensory dysfunctions of the larynx. The present study aims to assess the variation of the SLN and...

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Main Authors: Antonio S. Dekhou, Robert J. Morrison, Jickssa M. Gemechu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
superior laryngeal nerve
thyroidectomy
neuroanatomy
superior thyroid artery
anatomical variations
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/7/1243

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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/7/1243

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