Summary
Objective
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of radioactive iodine ablation
therapy on voice quality of patients diagnosed with well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma.
Methods
We enrolled 36 patients who underwent total or subtotal thyroidectomy due to well-differentiated
thyroid carcinoma. Voice recordings from patients were analyzed for acoustic and aerodynamic
voice. The Voice Handicap Index-10 was used for subjective analysis. The control group
consisted of 36 healthy participants. Results taken before and after therapy were
compared statistically.
Results
There were no differences in the results taken before and after therapy for the radioactive
iodine ablation group. The Voice Handicap Index-10 results did not differ between
groups before and after therapy.
Conclusion
Radioactive iodine ablation therapy has no effect on voice quality objectively or
subjectively.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 01, 2016
Accepted:
February 17,
2016
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