Mechanisms of recurrent laryngeal nerve injury near the nerve entry point during thyroid surgery: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract

Patients with a bifurcated RLN were at a higher risk of RLNI near the NEP than those without bifurcation. Traction and compression injuries occurred most frequently, but would eventually recover. Excessive stretching of the thyroid lobe played a role in RLNIs near the NEP.