Cosmetic effects of different types of skin closure techniques after thyroidectomy on scar formation: metal clips versus subcuticular sutures

[摘要] Abstract Objective: To evaluate the post operative cosmetic results of skin closure after thyroidectomy with metal clips vs. subcuticular prolene sutures. Study design: Prospective randomized trial. Setting and duration of study: It was conducted at Sarfraz Rafiqui Shaheed Hospital (SRS) and other hospitals of Karachi from January 2006 to December 2011. Methodology: 100 patients after thyroidectomy were subjected for this study which was focused on cosmetic outcome of the scar formation after cl.

[学科分类] 外科医学