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Postoperative complications with and without IONM
| Non-monitored group (visual RLN identification) | Monitored group (RLN identification with IONM) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 24 (100%) | 37 (100%) | – |
| RLNs at risk | 45 (100%) | 60 (100%) | – |
| RLNs injured | 6 (13.3%) | 1 (1.6%) | – |
| Transient | 3 (6.6%) | 1 (1.6%) | p = 0.185** |
| Permanent | 3 (6.6%) | – | p = 0.042 ** |
The bold values are statistically significant
RLN recurrent laryngeal nerve, IONM intraoperative nerve monitoring
** Fisher’s exact test
