Title
Improving Voice Outcomes After Thyroid Surgery
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
June 3, 2013
Last Updated Month/Year
July 26, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The purpose of this guideline is to optimize voice outcomes for adult patients aged 18 years or older after thyroid surgery.
Target Patient Population
Adults patients with thyroid/voice issues
Target Provider Population
Any clinician involved in managing patients with thyroid/voice issues
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Operating and recovery room, Outpatient
Intended Users
Speech language pathologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention
Keywords
thyroid surgery, voice outcomes, laryngoscopy, recurrent laryngeal nerve
Source Citation
Chandrasekhar SS, Randolph GW, Seidman MD, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Voice Outcomes after Thyroid Surgery. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. 2013;148(6_suppl):S1-S37. doi:10.1177/0194599813487301