Analysis of Risk Factors to Predict Occurrence and Prognosis of Postsurgical Hypertrophic Scar Development: A Review of 4238 Cases

PURPOSEThis study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence and prognosis of hypertrophic scarring following thyroidectomy.MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 4238 patients who underwent thyroidectomy were included in this study. A multivariable logistic regression model was deve...

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Published in:Yonsei medical journal 2023-11, Vol.64 (11), p.687-691
Main Authors: Cho, Mi Yeon, Lee, Sang Gyun, Kim, Jee Eun, Lee, Yong Sang, Chang, Hang-Seok, Roh, Mi Ryung
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Summary:PURPOSEThis study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with the occurrence and prognosis of hypertrophic scarring following thyroidectomy.MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 4238 patients who underwent thyroidectomy were included in this study. A multivariable logistic regression model was developed to identify the risk factors for hypertrophic scar development and its prognosis.RESULTSOur analysis revealed that hypertrophic scar development was associated with younger age [odds ratio (OR)=0.949, p
ISSN:0513-5796
1976-2437
DOI:10.3349/ymj.2023.0003