Is identification and dissection of the external laryngeal nerve necessary during thyroidectomy? A prospective study
Abstract Background Compared to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, the EBSLN (or external laryngeal nerve) is less studied in terms of its course and relationship with the thyroid gland. This is a prospective intraoperative study designed to identify the anatomical variations of the EBSLN in relation to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02287-x |