Table 2. Risk factors for Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during thyroid surgery.
| No (No 326) | RLNI (No 14) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender Male Female | 249 77 | 11 (4.1%) 3 (3.8%) | 0.849 | 
| Category of Operation Primary Secondary | 308 18 | 9 (2.8%) 5 (21.7%) | 0.001 | 
| Identification of the nerve yes No | 229 97 | 6 (2.6%) 8 (7.6%) | 0.039 | 
| Type of operation Subtotal Total/near total | 198 128 | 4 (1.9%) 10 (7.2%) | 0.024 | 
| Pathology Benign Malignant | 292 34 | 9 (2.9%) 5 (12.8%) | 0.004 |