Introduction: Hoarseness of voice is a very common condition and is caused by recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy. Many possible causes of unilateral vocal cord paralysis are known, including malignant or less often benign tumors, iatrogenic injury, inflammation, or post radiation fibrosis causing nerve palsy due to encasement. Cardiovocal syndrome or Ortner’s syndrome is hoarseness due to left rec...

INTRODUCTION Although recurrent laryngeal nerve injury has been described following central venous access via the jugular route, it has not previously been reported following access via the subclavian route. CASE PRESENTATION A 63-year-old man presented with acute dysphonia immediately after insertion of a Hickman line via the subclavian route. Flexible laryngoscopy revealed a left vocal fold...

Endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia is usually a safe procedure. However, postoperative sore throat and mild hoarseness may occur due to laryngeal edema but bilateral vocal cord paralysis as a result of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is a rare complication. We report a case of bilateral adductor vocal cord palsy following general anesthesia for abdominal surgery. Clinical presentat...

Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the voice outcomes before and after the administration of voice therapy in patients who suffered an injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve after undergoing thyroidectomy. Methods: The sample consisted of 26 patients (2 males and 24 females) aged between 18 and 80 years (m=55±12) who experienced injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve fol...

Thyroid surgery can give rise to complications if performed without adequate knowledge of anatomy. With adequate knowledge of its anatomy, its variations and optimal operative technique complications can be reduced. Structures that should be protected at all costs include the recurrent laryngeal nerves, external branches of superior laryngeal nerves and parathyroid glands. Safe surgery involves...

Thyroid surgeries are the most frequently performed endocrine procedures worldwide. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy is one of the common and serious complications after thyroid surgery that can diminish the quality of life.[1] While it is generally accepted that direct visualisation of the nerve is the gold standard, intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) is being used increasingly as an ...