ArticleActa otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale2021
Scar satisfaction assessment after conventional thyroidectomy: follow-up results.
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- Remote-Access Thyroidectomy in the Pediatric Population: a Systematic Review.Advances in therapy · 2023Pooled it
- The short-term outcomes of surgical scars in head and neck surgery comparing between surgical blade and geometric electron modulation electrocautery.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Trial
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- Redo Thyroidectomy: Updated Insights.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- A prospective study to assess cervical scar satisfaction following conventional open thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveWith the introduction of remote access thyroidectomy questions regarding patient satisfaction after trans-cervical thyroidectomy has been raised in several publications. As far as neck scars are concerned, patient satisfaction in the early post-operative period and long term are different. This study assessed patient satisfaction regarding their neck scar in the early post-operative period and at long term follow-up.
methodsRetrospective study. Patients underwent total thyroidectomy by single surgeon. Scar satisfaction scores assessed at different time intervals (< 6 weeks, 6 months, 2 years and 5 years after procedure). Scores of patients aged < 35 years and > 35 years were compared. Patient and observer scar assessment scales (PSAS, OSAS) and patient satisfaction score (PSS) were used.
results595 patients were included (443 females and 152 males, age 19-77 years). Improvement was observed in the PSAS (13.5 ± 2.3 at 6 weeks; to 4.32 ± 1.37 at 5 years; p < 0.05) and OSAS (7.32 ± 1.35 to 4.18 ± 1.51; p < 0.05). PSS improved over time from 1.8 ± 0.8 to 0.92 ± 0.66 (p < 0.05). The satisfaction scores were higher in patients < 35 years (p = 0.003). The scores indicated excellent patient satisfaction and are similar to those published in the literature regarding minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
conclusionsProper incision placement and suturing resulted in excellent patient satisfaction regarding scars after conventional thyroidectomy.
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