Total of 100 patients are included in this is a prospective observational study to evaluate the role of airway ultrasound (USG) in assessing vocal cord mobility in patients undergoing thyroid surgery. patients will be scanned preoperatively by airway ultrasound which will be compared to post operative ultrasound scans.
Age range
17 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Objective confirmation of vocal cords movement
Timeframe: pre operatively and at 4 hours after extubation