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Can the nerve to the vocal cord be damaged in in carotid artery surgery?
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Yes: The main nerve vagus runs in the surgical field and we try to protect it. The vagus gives off the recurrent laryngeal to the voice box. Cautery, pressure, cutting the vagus will cause a problem.
Answered 9/29/2018
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Nerve: Yes it is a possibility due to selling more common with surgery on both sides
Answered 3/22/2017
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