Total Versus Completion Thyroidectomy: A Multidimensional Evaluation of Long-Term Vocal Alterations
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Minni Antonio, Rosati Davide, Cavaliere Carlo, Ralli Massimo, Sementilli Giulio, Gallo Andrea, Brozzetti Stefania, Ossola Paolo, Cavallaro Giuseppe, Bononi Marco
ISSN: 0145-5613
Total thyroidectomy (TT) and completion thyroidectomy (CT) are two common surgical operations that are frequently followed by vocal symptoms despite preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and of the external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN). The aim of this study was to analyze vocal alterations through endoscopic findings, videolaryngostroboscopy (VLS), acoustic vocal parameters and impact on patients' quality of life after surgery in the absence of laryngeal nerve injury.