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Vocal fold paresis and paralysis: what the thyroid surgeon should know
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Vocal fold paresis and paralysis: what the thyroid surgeon should know

Adam D Rubin and Robert T Sataloff
Surgical oncology clinics of North America, v 17(1), pp 175-196
Jan 2008
PMID: 18177806

Abstract

Electromyography Humans Laryngeal Nerves - anatomy & histology Larynx - anatomy & histology Larynx - pathology Larynx - surgery Paresis - diagnosis Paresis - pathology Paresis - surgery Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve - anatomy & histology Thyroid Gland - anatomy & histology Thyroid Gland - pathology Thyroid Gland - surgery Vocal Cord Paralysis - diagnosis Vocal Cord Paralysis - pathology Vocal Cord Paralysis - surgery Vocal Cords - innervation Vocal Cords - pathology Vocal Cords - surgery
The thyroid surgeon must have a thorough understanding of laryngeal neuroanatomy and be able to recognize symptoms of vocal fold paresis and paralysis. Neuropraxia may occur even with excellent surgical technique. Patients should be counseled appropriately, particularly if they are professional voice users. Preoperative or early postoperative changes in voice, swallowing, and airway function should prompt immediate referral to an otolaryngologist. Early recognition and treatment may avoid the development of complications and improve patient quality of life.

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