SynthesisEuropean 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 Surgery2019
Dysphagia following uncomplicated thyroidectomy: a systematic review.
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- Swallowing disorders after thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.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 · 2022Pooled it
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- Thyroidectomy and Its Complications: A Comprehensive Analysis.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of a Chinese version of the swallowing impairment score.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Influence of intraoperative electromyographic changes and surgical extent on post-thyroidectomy esophageal motility: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
- Hyoid Bone Movement During Swallowing in Female Thyroidectomy Patients: A Kinematic Ultrasound Study.Dysphagia · 2024Article
- Prevalence and risk factors for dysphagia in older adults after thyroid and parathyroid surgery.Surgery · 2024Article
- Patient Experiences of Symptoms and Coping Strategies in the Early Postoperative Phase Following Hemithyroidectomy: A Qualitative Interview Study.Journal of patient experience · 2024Article
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- Results of Swallowing Assessment in the Immediate Postoperative Period in Patients Following Surgery for Thyroid Malignancies.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2023Article
- Symptoms and coping of patients with dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery: a qualitative study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Quality of life in dysphagia and anxiety and depression symptoms pre and post-thyroidectomy.CoDAS · 2023Observational
- Adverse events in thyroid surgery: observational study in three surgical units with high volume/year.BMC surgery · 2021Observational
- Thyroidectomy-related Swallowing Difficulties: Review of the Literature.Acta clinica Croatica · 2020Review
- Construct Validity of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the Thyroidectomy-Related Voice and Symptom Questionnaire (BR-PT-TVSQ).International journal of language & communication disordersArticle
- The T Stage of Papillary Thyroid Cancer and Its Effect on Regional Complications of Thyroidectomy.OTO openArticle
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Abstract
objectiveDysphagia after uncomplicated thyroidectomy is commonly reported and it includes a broad spectrum of swallowing complaints. Though various causes have been hypothesized, it remains not completely understood.
methodsA systematic review was performed to identify studies concerning dysphagia post uncomplicated thyroid surgery. A qualitative analysis of data extracted was conducted.
resultsWe have included 16 studies of which 15 are prospective and one are retrospective. The number of subjects varied from 12 to 254, the mean age from 39 to 54 years with an overall prevalence of females. The duration of the follow-up ranges from 1 month to 4 years. All the included trials documented postoperative dysphagia, 12 of which have detected it in the early postoperative period. Considering long-term follow-up period, 12 studies reported an overall improvement of swallow symptoms. The instrumental findings revealed non-specific alterations of swallowing.
conclusionsDysphagia after uncomplicated thyroidectomy can arise early in the postoperative period resolving spontaneously in the first year. Diagnostic methods failed to identify the physio pathological mechanism of swallow alteration leaving this condition still unclear. Since these symptoms can reduce patient's quality of life, we suggest an appropriate education before thyroid surgery.
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