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 title = {The long-term impact of neck scar satisfaction among thyroid surgery patients},
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 year = {2022},
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 abstract = {This study evaluated scar satisfaction in Arabic patients who underwent thyroidectomy surgery using validated assessment tools. We aimed to assess the relationship between scar length and scar satisfaction, and validate Arabic versions of the universally used scar satisfaction questionnaires. In this retrospective cohort study, 60 patients who underwent thyroidectomy at King Abdulaziz University Hospital were enrolled. Scars were evaluated in two stages: firstly, by a clinician, and secondly, by a naïve observer. Ratings of disfigurement were measured using the validated Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) that was translated into Arabic. Results: The Arabic version of the POSAS showed good or excellent reliability. Average POSAS scores were 12.88, 18.02, and 7.53, respectively, indicating that most patients were satisfied. Incision size and POSAS scores (but not Patient and Naïve Observer scores) were positively correlated, and larger incisions resulted in greater dissatisfaction. Fitzpatrick Skin Type score and Observer scores were positively correlated, but there were no significant correlations between Patient and Naïve Observer scores with skin type. In conclusion, this study validated the Arabic version of universally used questionnaires for scar satisfaction. Most patients were satisfied with their neck scars regardless of scar length. Our findings pave the way for further research into patient postoperative scar satisfaction in Arabic-speaking populations.},
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