Abstract

Introduction: To study and compare aesthetic outcome between subcuticular sutures and sterile tissue adhesive strips in thyroidectomy wound closure using validated scoring system (POSAS). RCT study conducted in a tertia Materials: ry care, teaching hospital on patients >18 years of age undergoing thyroidectomy. 106 patients each were randomised into two groups with compara Results: ble baseline parameters. Conclusion: Cosmetic benet and aesthetic outcome between both techniques were similar. Sterile tissue adhesive strips had less pain and excellent scar appearance following thyroidectomy surgery.

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