Abstract

Recurrent laryngeal nerve damage is a well-recognized morbidity after thyroidectomy and has been involved in most claims concerning complications of thyroid surgery. Thyroidectomy is one of the most commonly performed procedure for thyroid disorders. The mortality and mobidity of thyroidectomy was very high. Sterile surgical arenas, advent of anaesthesia, and improved surgical techniques have reduced it considerably. Patients must be appropriately counseled in the preoperative period regarding the potential complications. They must be well aware of the surgical risks they are to undertake. A thorough understanding of anatomy and with experience, the surgeon can minimise the risk associated with the procedure.

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