An observational study in Ultrasound Therapy; Complications, sponsored by Assiut University. Not yet recruiting. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-12-08.
Sponsored by Assiut University · Observational
To evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasound in the assessment of the vocal cords compared with direct flexible laryngoscopy
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery are the most common procedures in endocrine surgery worldwide. They are mainly associated with two major complications: recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy and hypoparathyroidism, The preservation of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is an essential part of thyroid surgery {1}. The various methods to test the normal functionality of vocal cords (VCs) include direct visualisation under the fiber bronchoscope, indirect laryngoscopy, laryngeal muscles electromyography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We aimed to assess the usefulness of ultrasound (USG) in the examination of VC morphology and movement.
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury ranges from 1.4 to 5.1% following surgery involving the thyroid gland.
Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery suggested that all patients undergoing thyroid and parathyroid procedures should undergo routinely preoperative and postoperative DFL [6].
Laryngoscopy is considered the golden standard to evaluate vocal fold mobility preoperatively. As it can demonstrate a paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal nerve,. Yet it is not common practice for many endocrine surgery teams because it is time consuming, imposes extra costs, and is in general, an unpleasant experience for some patients.{2} head and neck ultrasonography is a cost effective imaging tool that is currently used as an extension of patient physical examination. That is based on its safety (non invasive and non ionizing radiation dependent), repeatability, availability and good patient compliance (pain less and require no sedation). {3} recently portable ultrasound devices became widely available with dramatic improvement of the imaging quality rendering to increased diagnostic accuracy. Availability, usability and mobility of the devices encourage bedside examination which is essential in non mobile patient and ICU patient [4] .
However, the experience is limited and the reliability of the TLUS in thyroid and parathyroid surgery is still being debated
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Patients scheduled for thyroid surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
Safe , no radiation
Vocal cords appearance
Assessment of vocal cords appearance by Transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasoungraphy (TLUS) as an alternative to direct flexible laryngoscopy (DFL)
Time frame: Two years
Vocal cords movement
Assessment of vocal cords movement by Transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasoungraphy (TLUS) as an alternative to direct flexible laryngoscopy (DFL)
Time frame: Two years
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