September 12, 2025CureusOpen Access

Contralateral Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy in Primary Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion: A Case Report

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Contralateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy developed in a patient after primary anterior cervical corpectomy.
A preoperative laryngoscopy identified the condition, leading to a revision surgery to mitigate risks.
Surgical vigilance is critical, as RLNP can occur contralaterally, challenging existing assumptions.
The findings emphasize the importance of assessing nerve function before revision surgeries in anterior cervical procedures.

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Case highlights contralateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy after anterior cervical surgery, suggesting the need for careful surgical planning.

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Case highlights contralateral recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy after anterior cervical surgery, suggesting the need for careful surgical planning.