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Assessment of Voice Outcomes Following Surgery for Thyroid Cancer

Assessment of Voice Outcomes Following Surgery for Thyroid Cancer Key PointsQuestionWhat is the association between thyroid cancer surgery and postoperative voice outcomes? FindingsIn this population-based study of 2325 patients aged 17 to 89 years diagnosed as having differentiated thyroid cancer, abnormal voice was noted in 272 patients following surgery for thyroid cancer. MeaningThese findings suggest a need for heightened awareness of voice abnormalities following surgery and warrant consideration in the preoperative risk-benefit discussion, planned extent of surgery, and postoperative rehabilitation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2019 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
2168-6181
eISSN
2168-619X
DOI
10.1001/jamaoto.2019.1737
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Abstract

Key PointsQuestionWhat is the association between thyroid cancer surgery and postoperative voice outcomes? FindingsIn this population-based study of 2325 patients aged 17 to 89 years diagnosed as having differentiated thyroid cancer, abnormal voice was noted in 272 patients following surgery for thyroid cancer. MeaningThese findings suggest a need for heightened awareness of voice abnormalities following surgery and warrant consideration in the preoperative risk-benefit discussion, planned extent of surgery, and postoperative rehabilitation.

Journal

JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck SurgeryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Sep 18, 2019

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