Arab Board ENT Part 1 Practice Questions - Arab Board Of Health Specializations Otolaryngology Head And Neck Surgery Part 1 Written Exam

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During a total thyroidectomy, the surgeon identifies the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) in the tracheoesophageal groove. In relation to the inferior thyroid artery, where is the right RLN most commonly found?

Always anterior to the branches of the inferior thyroid artery Passing anterior, posterior, or intermingling between the branches of the inferior thyroid artery Always medial to the common carotid artery without relation to the inferior thyroid artery Passing strictly posterior to the prevertebral fascia

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Passing anterior, posterior, or intermingling between the branches of the inferior thyroid artery

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