Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) anatomy is designed to supply function to most muscles of the larynx (voice box). It branches from the vagus nerve ...

In large ascending aortic aneurysm, the recurrent laryngeal nerve can be compressed causing ... the use of contrast imaging with CT or MRI. Strict blood pressure control can help prevent ...

If evolution had a customer service line, I’d be on hold right now demanding a refund. Meet the recurrent laryngeal nerve—a nerve that takes the scenic route through your chest to reach your throat.