Laryngeal Dysfunction After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

Monday, October 13, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Location: 128

Disclosure(s):

Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

David L. Steward, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Diana N. Kirke, MD MPhil:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This panel discussion will explain the diversity of presentations surrounding laryngeal dysfunction after
thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The panel will discuss the role of early recognition, laryngeal examination
and treatment for patients with concern based upon intraoperative findings and/or symptoms. Laryngeal
dysfunction after thyroid and parathyroid surgery may present as voice, swallow, cough, globus and
everything in between. This session will host a few cases that present representative and nuanced examples
of laryngeal dysfunction after surgery and how examination and treatment may be initiated

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Explain various forms of laryngeal dysfunction that may present after thyroid and parathyroid surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Demonstrate the next steps in assessment of laryngeal dysfunction and what types of diagnostics are
required to do so

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Analyze different treatment options based upon guideline recommendations

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Laryngeal dysfunction takes many forms after thyroid and parathyroid surgery. The spectrum of case
presentations that exist should be noted and identified, so that they are appropriately addressed to improve
quality of life and outcomes.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement :

Moderator(s)

Vaninder K. Dhillon, MD

Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins University National Capital Region
Cabin John, MD, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Panelist(s)

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David L. Steward, MD

H.B. Broidy Professor and Chair
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, United States

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faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Diana N. Kirke, MD MPhil

Assistant Professor
Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
New York, New York, United States

Disclosure(s):
faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.