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A Case of Sibling Rivalry?

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    The posterior division innervates the posterior crico-arytenoid muscle, responsible for abducting the vocal cords. It is also important to recognize when there is the possibility of a non-RLN, which always occurs on the right and in patients with an anomalous course of right subclavian artery posterior to the esophagus.35 Neuromonitoring is an adjunct tool to be used at the discretion of the operating surgeon.

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