A 57 year old female underw ent total theroidectomy. Following the surgery she developed stridor and dyspoea. The possible cause is –
Correct Answer: Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury Post thyroidectomy nerve injuriesUnilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injuryHoarseness of voiceBilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injuryAdduction of vocal cords- difficulty in breathingsuperior laryngeal nerve injuryLoss of pitch in voice
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