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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Main Authors: Soukayna Bourabaa, Abdellatif Settaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02287-x