Sensory symptoms in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

Purpose: To verify the occurrence of sensory symptoms in thyroidectomy patients pre- and post-operatively.

Methods: This is a prospective, quantitative, descriptive study conducted with a sample of twelve patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The participants underwent visual laryngeal examination and responded to the Upper Aerodigestive Symptoms (UADS) and Vocal Tract Discomfort Scale (VTDS) questionnaires before and after the surgery.