Recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis contralateral to hemithyroidectomy. Case report.
Two cases with transient paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve contralateral to hemithyroidectomy are presented. The literature is summarized and possible causes of this rare complication are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D061224:Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D061226:Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injuries; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*