The recurrent laryngeal nerve and extralaryngeal branches in relation to the inferior thyroid artery, Berry's ligament, tracheal groove, and Zuckerkandl tubercle: an experience of 60 thyroidectomies.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the anatomical variations of the inferior laryngeal nerve compared with its extralaryngeal branches, the inferior thyroid artery, Berry's ligament, the tracheal groove, and the tubercle of Zuckerkandl, as encountered during thyroid gland operations. This is a case series conducted at the Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki "Theageneio" between October 2021 and May 2022.