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Cervical scar satisfaction post conventional thyroidectomy.

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  • 1The University of the West Indies, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, St. Augustine, Trinidad.

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Most thyroidectomy patients are satisfied with their scars, but many feel self-conscious about the neck incision. Further research is needed to understand this common finding after thyroid surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Thyroidectomy is a frequent surgical procedure, with the Kocher incision being the traditional standard.
  • Minimally invasive and remote access techniques aim to decrease scarring associated with thyroid surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient satisfaction and self-consciousness regarding neck scars after thyroidectomy.
  • To evaluate scar outcomes using the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ).

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-five patients undergoing thyroidectomy were included in the study.
  • The validated Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ) was administered to assess scar satisfaction and self-consciousness.
  • Data from 48 patients, with a mean follow-up of 18.9 months, were analyzed.
Keywords:
Thyroidectomyappearancepatient consciousnesspatient satisfactionremote access thyroidectomyscar

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Main Results:

  • 91.7% of patients reported satisfaction with their scar appearance post-thyroidectomy.
  • A majority of patients (58.3%) experienced some level of self-consciousness about their neck incision.
  • Mixed-race patients showed slightly higher PSAQ scores compared to Indo-Trinidadian and Afro-Trinidadian patients.

Conclusions:

  • While scar satisfaction is high after thyroidectomy, self-consciousness about the mid-cervical incision is prevalent.
  • Further investigation is required to determine the reasons behind and impact of patient self-consciousness regarding thyroidectomy scars.