Is vocal cord asymmetry seen on transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography a significant predictor of voice quality changes after thyroidectomy?

Background: Vocal cord asymmetry (VCA) on laryngoscopic examination (LE) may suggest voice impairment after thyroidectomy, but LE may cause patient discomfort. We aimed to correlate the presence of postoperative VCA assessed by noninvasive transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography (TLUSG) with voice quality changes after thyroidectomy.

Methods: A total of 169 patients scheduled for thyroidectomy completed two validated voice symptoms questionnaires-the GRBAS (grade, roughness, breathiness, asthenia, strain) scale and the voice impairment score (VIS)-and underwent TLUSG and LE at 1 day before and 7-10 days after thyroidectomy.

A prospective, assessor-blind evaluation of surgeon-performed transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography in vocal cord examination before and after thyroidectomy.

Introduction: Transcutaneous laryngeal ultrasonography (TLUSG) is a promising alternative to direct laryngoscopy in assessing perioperative vocal cord function. This study sought to evaluate the accuracy of TLUSG in assessing vocal cord function.

Methods: Altogether, 204 patients underwent TLUSG and direct laryngoscopy before and after elective thyroidectomy.

Endo-laparoscopic reduction and resection of gastroduodenal intussuception of gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): a synchronous endoscopic and laparoscopic treatment.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) commonly occurs in the stomach. We would like to report an uncommon presentation of gastric GIST with gastroduodenal intussuception. A patient with known history of gastric GIST at fundus for 10 years presented to the casualty department with recurrent epigastric pain, deranged liver function, and hyperamylasemia.