Long-term functional voice outcomes after thyroidectomy, and effect of endotracheal intubation on voice.
Eui Suk SungKi Young KimBo Ram YunChang Myeon SongYong Bae JiJin Choon LeeKyung TaePublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)
Impairment of voice function may persist for more than 18 months after thyroidectomy even in patients without RLN palsy. Endotracheal intubation can affect voice outcomes adversely for 1 week post-operatively.