How Can We Predict the Recovery from Pitch Lowering After Thyroidectomy?

ConclusionA reduction in the speaking fundamental frequency (SFF) > 19.6 Hz at 2 weeks post-operatively predicted persisting lowering of voice pitch after thyroidectomy among those with lower-pitched voices after surgery. Pre-operative high SFF and post-operative stroboscopic findings including vocal cord asymmetry at 2 weeks post-operatively also predicted pe rsisting lowering of voice pitch for 3 months.

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Source: World Journal of Surgery - June 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Source Type: research