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Midcervical scar satisfaction in thyroidectomy patients.

Amy R Best1, Taha Z Shipchandler1, Susan R Cordes1

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

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Most patients are satisfied with conventional thyroidectomy scars, with few seeking revision. Female patients reported higher satisfaction, and scar length may influence self-consciousness.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Patient Outcomes
  • Scar Management

Background:

  • Thyroidectomy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Scar appearance significantly impacts patient quality of life.
  • Long-term patient satisfaction with thyroidectomy scars requires further assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate long-term patient satisfaction with conventional thyroidectomy scars.
  • To determine the impact of thyroidectomy scars on patient quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A validated survey (Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire) was administered to patients who underwent conventional thyroidectomy between 2000 and 2010.
  • Retrospective review of clinical and demographic data was performed.
  • Statistical analysis included one-way ANOVA and independent samples t-testing.
Keywords:
Thyroidectomypatient satisfactionscar appearancevalidated questionnaire

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Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (91.3%) were satisfied with scar outcomes, and 97.1% were satisfied with overall appearance.
  • 81.2% of patients were not self-conscious of their scar, and 94.2% did not attempt to hide it.
  • Females reported significantly higher satisfaction scores, while scar length influenced scar consciousness but not overall satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Conventional thyroidectomy results in high long-term patient satisfaction with scar appearance.
  • Few patients desire scar revision, suggesting good cosmetic outcomes.
  • Female patients tend to have higher satisfaction, and scar length is a factor in self-consciousness.