Excellent post, thanks for writing it. I had not previously been aware of the laryngeal nerve issue. Fascinating.
You're welcome, thanks for the encouragement!
And thanks for all your posts; I've learned quite a bit from them. Your knowledge and patience are remarkable.
I had not previously been aware of the laryngeal nerve issue. Fascinating.
Isn't it?
When I was Googling to find pictures and links, I came across Ortner's syndrome:
Hoarseness of voice due to paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve caused by a dilated left atrium in mitral stenosis as discussed by Ortner, is a subject of controversy. Different authors have cited different mechanisms as explanation. A variety of cardiac problems such as primary pulmonary hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, various congenital heart disorders can all lead to paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve. Most authors believe that pressure in the pulmonary artery causes the nerve compression