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Published on: February 23, 2014
Allograft Nerve Repair of a Transected Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve With Voice and Singing Recovery
Ariel C Johnson1, Elena M Esch1, Elliot L H Le1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A.
Abstract:
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injuries can occur during thyroid and neck procedures or similar interventions. Immediate nerve repair when possible is preferred to both faciliate the repair and allow timely recovery of the muscle. Here, we report a case of transected left recurrent laryngeal nerve repaired by allograft nerve interposition with excellent return of speaking and singing voice with vocal cord function. Laryngoscope, 135:1086-1089, 2025.

