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ArticleBMC surgery2025

Impact of body mass index on neck muscle changes and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing hemithyroidectomy: a retrospective cohort study.

Pengyan Zhang, Chunjie Hou, Jiajie Xu, Qiaohong Hu, Jinglan Tang, Liping Gong, Litao Sun, Pei Du

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Pengyan ZhangCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Chunjie HouCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jiajie XuOtolaryngology & Head and Neck Center, Cancer Center, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Qiaohong HuCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Jinglan TangCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Liping GongCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Litao SunCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. litaosun197l@sina.com.
Pei DuCancer Center, Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Affiliated People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. xiaopeidu87@126.com.

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Application and industrialization of scientific research achievements，Bijie City Science and Technology Bureau (2023) No. 49Guizhou Provincial Health Commission Science and Technology Fund Project gzwkj2026-433
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Abstract

backgroundThis study primarily investigates the impact of body mass index (BMI) on complications and neck muscle function in patients following unilateral thyroid lobectomy.

methodsA retrospective review was conducted on patients who underwent hemithyroidectomy and central compartment lymphadenectomy between May 2022 and March 2024. We compared various variables, including population characteristics, neck muscle thickness changes, and complications, between normal (BMI < 25.0 kg/m²) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m²) patients.

resultsA total of 376 patients were included in the research. Notable differences in age and surgical approach were identified between overweight and normal patients (p < 0.05). Overweight patients exhibited significantly elevated omohyoid muscle thickness (P = 0.009) and Scar Cosmesis Assessment and Rating (SCAR) scores (P < 0.001). Conversely, normal patients demonstrated a markedly higher risk of postoperative hemorrhage (P < 0.001).

conclusionsThe overweight cohort had a higher proportion of male patients, who were predominantly treated with sternocleidomastoid leading-edge approach (SLEA) surgery, a technique linked to reduced postoperative hemorrhage. However, these patients experienced more pronounced alterations in omohyoid muscle thickness and recorded elevated SCAR scores in comparison to their normalcounterparts.

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Body Mass IndexNeck MusclesThyroidectomyAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOverweightPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeBody mass indexComplicationsHemithyroidectomyNeck muscle thickness

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PMID41194022
PMCPMC12590715

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