A 50-year-old man after a total thyroidectomy has hoarseness. Which nerve is most likely injured?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Recurrent laryngeal nerve
- Step 1: The recurrent laryngeal nerve runs next to the thyroid and supplies the vocal cords. Answer: Recurrent laryngeal nerve. Why not the others: Superior laryngeal nerve, Vagus nerve trunk and Glossopharyngeal nerve don't fit.
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