What happens in (the) vagus, stays in (the) vagus

Abstract

The vagus nerve is one of the longest and most complex nerves of the body. The vagus and its branches, especially the recurrent laryngeal nerves, are at risk in many procedures performed by cardiothoracic surgeons. It is essential that they have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and the potential sites and mechanisms of injury to the vagus and its branches.