Journal Reviews

Changes in swallowing function after thyroidectomy

1 March 2016 | | Deglutition, Deglutition disorders, Laryngoscopy, Thyroidectomy, Vocal cord paralysis

Evaluation of functional impact following thyroidectomy tends to be focused on voice quality. The aim of this study was to document early (seven days postoperatively) and late changes (60 days postop) in swallowing function after thyroidectomy. A preoperative naso-endoscopic evaluation...

Voice outcomes following extended laser resections for laryngeal cancer

1 March 2016 | | Cancer, Laryngeal preservation, Radiation, VHI, Vocal cord, Vocal fold

It is now widely accepted that the oncological and voice outcomes following transoral laser microsurgery for early T1a glottic cancers are equivalent to, if not superior to, traditional radiotherapy. Voice outcomes following more extensive resections have not been as frequently...