Prevalence of voice & swallowing complaints in Pre-operative thyroidectomy patients: A prospective cohort study

Abstract

Swallowing complaints appear to be common in pre-operative thyroidectomy patients. A large percentage, however, have associated laryngopharyngeal reflux which may in part account for these symptoms. Patients presenting with compressive thyroid symptoms should be evaluated for laryngopharyngeal reflux, and treated where appropriate.