There is a world-wide increase in thyroid diseases in particular thyroid malignancy. In 2009, it was estimated that the incidence of thyroid cancer is 11.6 cases per 100000 in 2009 in the United States alone. Most of these cases are small papillary thyroid carcinoma. Thyroidectomy is the most successful and commonest procedure for various thyroid diseases and malignancies. However, thyroidectomy is associated with many complications that are associated with high morbidity. One of these complications is laryngeal nerve injury. Two ABSTRACT

Thyroidectomy is associated with recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury, both of which can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates.

Recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury in thyroid surgery: literature review

Key Takeaway: Thyroidectomy is associated with recurrent and superior laryngeal nerve injury, both of which can lead to high morbidity and mortality rates.