Voice disorders after total thyroidectomy: Prospective patient self-assessment in comparison with traditional and alternative methods of examining the vocal folds
Abstract:Background
Voice alterations after thyroidectomy with mobile vocal folds are common. Ultrasonography has been used to assess the mobility of the vocal folds after thyroidectomy.
Methods
54 patients underwent thyroidectomy. Indirect laryngoscopy, ultrasonography and GRBAS scoring were performed preoperatively,3 days, 2 and 6 months postoperatively.
Results
On the third postoperative day, the mobility of the vocal folds was preserved in 52 patients and paresis were recorded in 2 patients. All patients after t… Show more
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