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Persistent subjective voice symptoms for two years after thyroidectomy.

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Thyroidectomy can lead to persistent voice problems. Factors like voice abuse history, extensive surgery, and high-pitched voices are linked to worse long-term voice outcomes after thyroidectomy.

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Acoustic analysisTVSQThyroidectomyVoice

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Voice Science

Background:

  • Voice change is a significant concern following thyroidectomy, with limited understanding of long-term vocal outcomes.
  • This study aims to evaluate long-term voice outcomes up to two years post-thyroidectomy and analyze vocal recovery patterns.

Approach:

  • A retrospective review of 168 thyroidectomy patients was conducted.
  • Data included the Thyroidectomy-related Voice and Symptom Questionnaire (TVSQ) and acoustic voice analysis at multiple time points up to two years.
  • Patients were grouped by TVSQ scores at two years to compare acoustic characteristics and identify correlations with clinical/surgical factors.

Key Points:

  • Voice parameters generally improved but some showed deterioration by two years post-surgery.
  • Voice abuse history (including professional voice users), extent of thyroidectomy, and neck dissection were associated with higher TVSQ scores.
  • High fundamental frequency (F0) and spectral slope (SFF) correlated with worse voice outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Voice discomfort is common after thyroidectomy, persisting long-term for many patients.
  • Factors such as voice abuse history, extensive surgical procedures, and a higher baseline vocal pitch predict poorer long-term voice quality and increased risk of persistent symptoms.