Phoniatric Evaluation of Total Thyroidectomy
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare effect of sutureless thyroidectomy with vessel closure devices and conventional thyroidectomy with suturing on voice quality with phoniatric evaluation.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Istanbul University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Exclusion criteria
* Pre-operative voice problems * Pre-operative vocal cord paralysis * Singers and teachers * Pre-operative known advanced stage malignity * Previously operated for thyroid diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Voice quality change in relation with operative technique | Postoperative 1st week and 2nd month | Voice quality change between postoperative 1st week and 2nd month in relation with operative technique (either sutureless (with Ligasure or Ultracision) or conventional technique) via Voice handicap index, videolaryngostroboscope, CSL MDVP advanced software, and Glottography. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Voice quality change in relation with histopathology. | 1st week and 2nd month | Voice quality change between postoperative 1st week and 2nd month in relation with histopathology via Voice handicap index, videolaryngostroboscope, CSL MDVP advanced software, and Glottography. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactServer Sezgin ULUDAG, MD
Outcome results
None listed