Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function.
Voice and swallowing alterations are frequently reported after thyroidectomy, even in the absence of nerve injury. These impair quality of life. Purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy on vocal and swallowing function. Patients will be assessed using the Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and a questionnaire developed by the authors regarding swallowing symptoms. Furthermore they will undergo flexible laryngoscopy for evaluation of laryngeal mobility.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Endoscopic Laryngeal mobility assessment
Subjective Evaluation of Voice disorders
Swallowing function questionnaire
University Hospital of Larissa
Larissa, Greece
RECRUITINGSubjective voice evaluation
Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
Time frame: 1 Day preoperatively
Subjective voice evaluation
Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
Time frame: 1 week postoperatively
Subjective Voice Evaluation
Greek- version of Voice Handicap Index (VHI)
Time frame: 1 month postoperatively
Swallowing evaluation
questionnaire on swallowing symptoms
Time frame: 1 day preoperatively
Swallowing evaluation
questionnaire on swallowing symptoms
Time frame: 1 week postoperatively
Swallowing evaluation
questionnaire on swallowing symptoms
Time frame: 1 month postoperatively
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