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Vocal cord paralysis following I-131 ablation of a postthyroidectomy remnant

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5956519
Vocal cord paralysis has been reported following I-131 therapy of thyrotoxicosis and following ablation of the whole thryoid. However, this rare complication has not previously been described following I-131 ablation of a postthyroidectomy remnant. The authors report a patient who required tracheostomy for bilateral vocal cord paralysis following I-131 ablation after near-total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Research Organization:
Georgetown Univ. Medical Center, Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
5956519
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 26:1; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English