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You are planning an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) at C5-C6. Why is a left-sided approach generally preferred over a right-sided approach?
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
The carotid artery is more lateral on the left side
The esophagus is less likely to be injured on the left
The recurrent laryngeal nerve has a longer, more medial course on the left, reducing traction injury...
The vertebral artery is more protected on the left side
The thoracic duct is only present on the right side
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option