Non-recurrent laryngeal nerve in thyroid surgery.
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چکیده
A case of non-recurrent laryngeal nerve is reported. The non-recurrent laryngeal nerve was found on the right side and was not associated with any vascular abnormalities. The anatomy and surgical implication of this rare condition is discussed
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 56 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001