Thursday, October 28, 2021

Thyroid function post laryngectomy and hemithyroidectomy ‐ do all laryngectomy patients need thyroid replacement?

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Abstract

Hypothyroidism is a common complication following laryngectomy with hemithyroidectomy, with a varying incidence between 44-89% amongst this group of patients 1–7. It is often underrecognized due to the insidious onset of thyroid dysfunction and relatively non-specific nature of hypothyroid symptoms. Hypothyroidism may be detrimental to wound healing and be associated with an increased risk of fistula formation, particularly in salvage cases 4,6

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