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A member asked:
So post thyriodectomy a hoarse voice isn't normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Is it persistent: If it is more then few weeks since thyroid surgery، recommend examination of voice box، return to your surgeon/otolaryngologist for such evaluation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Short-term only: A brief period of hoarse voice is acceptable after surgery since the nerve that controls the vocal cords is in the surgical field during thyroidectomy. After 2 weeks, you should see a laryngologist for a stroboscopy to evaluate the movement and closure of your vocal folds. It could also be related to the breathing tube from surgery so, get checked.
Answered 5/11/2013
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