Question

Why superior thyroid artery is ligated near thr glans during thyroidectomy?

Answer 1

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This artery connects with the infrahyoid branch of the opposite side. ... The superior laryngeal artery accompanies the internal laryngeal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve, beneath the thyrohyoid muscle. This artery branches from the superior thyroid artery near its bifurcation from the external carotid artery.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

This artery must be ligated at the thyroid when conducting a thyroidectomy. ... Furthermore, the external laryngeal branch of the superior laryngeal nerve courses in close proximity to the superior thyroid artery, making it at risk for injury during surgery.