Thyroidectomy, Pain, Esthetic, Dermal Stapler
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, a randomized controlled study was conducted between two groups of 20 classic recipients of intradermal sutures and 20 recipients of intradermal staple methods for patients undergoing the same cervical incision. This is a study to see if there is any difference in pain and esthetics in scar formation of these groups.
Interventions
DEVICEINSORB
dermal stapler for skin closure
PROCEDUREclassic intradermal suture
intradermal suture for skin closure
Sponsors
Inje University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patient who will have thyroid surgery
Exclusion criteria
1. done thyroid surgery before 2. done any radiotherapy on neck 3. who needs neck dissection 4. laparoscopic ot robotic surgery 5. under 18 years old or over 70 years old 6. bad general condition, high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score (over 3) 7. who used immunosuppressive drugs in 6 months 8. breast feeder or pregnancy 9. who disagrees to do this trial
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Scar Scale (MSS) | Change from Baseline scar at 6 months | Evaluate scar |
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | Change from Baseline pain at 6 months | Evaluate pain |
| Modified Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBES) | Change from Baseline scar at 6 months | Evaluate scar |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed