Thyroidectomy bears a 10% risk of temporary laryngeal nerve injury and 4% risk of long-lasting voice problems. Hence improving voice in patients undergoing thyroidectomy has an immense impact on the quality of life. The current article provides a short synopsis of what is included in clinical practice guideline by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Partial or complete surgical removal of the thyroid glands is necessary to prevent the progression of thyroid cancer and other conditions such as benign nodules etc.
However, a section of the patients who have undergone such surgeries experiences temporary or prolonged voice problems that affect their lifestyle. Therefore, it is essential to optimize the voice outcomes in these patients. Initial voice assessment: The surgeon must evaluate and record the preoperative status of the patient’s voice and then only proceed with the surgery.…
