Article
Dermatology
Rafik G. Shahparonyan, Anna Yu Poghosyan, Armen M. Minasyan, Aren Yu Bablumyan, Irina E. Malkhasyan, Anatoly S. Gnuni, Khachatur H. Matosyan, Ani M. Sargsyan, Artashes E. Tadevosyan, Armen A. Muradyan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate and assess the impact of post-tracheostomy scars on quality of life. The results showed that patients with a tracheostomic tube cannulation period of fewer than 15 days had better cosmetic results than those with tracheostomic tubes for more than 15 days. The Dermatology Life Quality Index scores indicated that post-tracheostomy scarring in this study had no effect on the person's quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hani Marzouki, Sara Alrowaizen, Mariam Ageel, Mohammed Nujoom, Rawan Arif, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Mazin Merdad, Saad Al-muhayawi, Amani Alhozali, Shaza Samargandy
Summary: This study validated the Arabic version of universally used questionnaires for scar satisfaction and assessed scar satisfaction in Arabic patients who underwent thyroidectomy surgery. The results showed that most patients were satisfied with their neck scars regardless of scar length.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hani Marzouki, Sara Alrowaizen, Mariam Ageel, Mohammed Nujoom, Rawan Arif, Nadeem Shafique Butt, Mazin Merdad, Saad Al-muhayawi, Amani Alhozali, Shaza Samargandy
Summary: This study validated the Arabic version of universally used scar satisfaction questionnaires and evaluated scar satisfaction in Arabic patients who underwent thyroidectomy surgery. Results showed that most patients were satisfied with their neck scars, and there was a positive correlation between scar length and satisfaction.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yiran Chen, Lei Wei, Yu Song, Rui Zhang, Le Kuai, Bin Li, Ruiping Wang
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between life quality based on the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) evaluation and disease severity among psoriasis patients in China. The study found that life quality based on DLQI evaluation was positively correlated with disease severity, especially among male patients and those with higher body mass index (BMI). Therefore, it is recommended that clinicians consider DLQI evaluation as an important indicator during patient treatment.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Samuel Frey, Lucile Figueres, Francois Pattou, Maelle Le Bras, Cecile Caillard, Muriel Mathonnet, Antoine Hamy, Laurent Brunaud, Jean-Christophe Lifante, Christophe Tresallet, Frederic Sebag, Fabrice Menegaux, Claire Blanchard, Maxime Leroy, Eric Mirallie
Summary: This study compared the quality of life and voice in patients with or without permanent hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy. The results showed that patients with permanent hypoparathyroidism had significantly impaired quality of life, lower voice quality, and frequent symptoms, highlighting the importance of preventing this complication.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gabor Ruzsa, Fanni Rencz, Valentin Brodszky
Summary: This study developed an experimental value set for the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) by examining the relationship between time trade-off (TTO) utility valuations and DLQI severity levels characterizing dermatologically relevant health states. The study found that the social/interpersonal consequences of skin conditions had a larger impact on valuations compared to the physical/practical aspects, and there was significant heterogeneity across DLQI items.
HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Bo Ri Kim, Soon Hyo Kwon, Jee Woo Kim, Woo-Jin Jeong, Wonjae Cha, Young Ho Jung, Jung-Im Na, Chang-Hun Huh, Jung-Won Shin
Summary: This study is the first clinical trial to demonstrate that early postoperative injection of PDRN can rapidly decrease postsurgical wound erythema, significantly reduce excessive scar formation, and improve scar outcomes. PDRN injection is an effective and safe treatment to prevent hypertrophic scars.
ADVANCES IN WOUND CARE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
John S. Barbieri, Zelma C. Chiesa Fuxench, Daniel B. Shin, Junko Takeshita
Summary: NRRs on the DLQI are common among adults with atopic dermatitis, but there is no clear association with other measures of disease severity.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Yun Jin Kang, Gulnaz Stybayeva, Se Hwan Hwang
Summary: We assessed the surgical outcomes of different minimally invasive and remote-access surgical approaches for thyroid cancer patients through literature review and network meta-analysis. The results showed that minimally invasive thyroidectomy did not show inferior results compared to conventional thyroidectomy despite the longer operative time. Surgeons need to prudently consider all aspects of patients to determine the proper surgical approach.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patorn Piromchai
Summary: This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes and quality of life between patients undergoing submental endoscopic thyroidectomy and conventional thyroidectomy. The results showed that the submental endoscopic thyroidectomy group had better scores in the energy/fatigue, emotional wellbeing, and general health domains. There were no significant differences in surgical outcomes between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Leonardo Tariciotti, Giorgio Fiore, Sara Carapella, Luigi Gianmaria Remore, Luigi Schisano, Stefano Borsa, Mauro Pluderi, Marco Canevelli, Giovanni Marfia, Manuela Caroli, Marco Locatelli, Giulio Bertani
Summary: Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumour and predicting surgical outcomes and quality of life (QoL) after surgery is still a major subject of debate. This study aimed to review prognostic factors affecting functional outcomes and quality of life and design a predictive score for patients treated for intracranial meningiomas. The findings might help tailor surgical protocols and improve healthcare resources allocation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Massimo Campagnoli, Valeria Dell'Era, Maria Silvia Rosa, Fabiola Negri, Eric Malgrati, Massimiliano Garzaro, Paolo Aluffi Valletti
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of scar satisfaction in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) who underwent total or partial thyroidectomy, and compare the influence of different subcuticular sutures on satisfaction. The study found that overall scar satisfaction improved over time, reaching its highest score at 3 months after surgery. Gender seemed to be associated with satisfaction, while age had no impact on satisfaction. The impact of thyroid cancer on patients' quality of life was relatively small, with no significant statistical difference.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Zeyu Zhang, Botao Sun, Hui Ouyang, Rong Cong, Fada Xia, Xinying Li
Summary: Endoscopic lateral neck dissection is a safe and effective technique in thyroid surgery, offering excellent cosmetic outcomes and minimal invasiveness. It allows access to remote sites without the need for extended cervical incisions.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kathy Bach, Samantha Prince, Susan C. Pitt, Sarah Robbins, Nadine P. Connor, Cameron Macdonald, Rebecca S. Sippel, Kristin L. Long
Summary: Most patients with papillary thyroid cancer have minimal concerns about the appearance of their thyroidectomy scar, with preoperative concerns often stemming from previous surgery experiences or unease with neck incisions. Concerns about scar appearance decrease over time throughout the healing period, with the majority of patients being satisfied with their scar appearance by 6 months after surgery.
JOURNAL OF SURGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Shinichi Imafuku, Yasumasa Kanai, Kenta Murotani, Takanobu Nomura, Kei Ito, Chika Ohata, Fumikazu Yamazaki, Takuya Miyagi, Hidetoshi Takahashi, Yukari Okubo, Hidehisa Saeki, Masaru Honma, Yayoi Tada, Tomotaka Mabuchi, Mari Higashiyama, Satomi Kobayashi, Yuki Hashimoto, Mariko Seishima, Tatsuyuki Kakuma
Summary: This study evaluated the importance of DLQI evaluation in Japanese patients with plaque psoriasis at the time of biologics introduction. The results showed that DLQI may be useful for assessing patient concerns during initiation or switching of biologics in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Orhan Agcaoglu, Atakan Sezer, Ozer Makay, Murat Faik Erdogan, Fahri Bayram, Sibel Guldiken, Marco Raffaelli, Yusuf Alper Sonmez, Yong-Sang Lee, Kyriakos Vamvakidis, Radu Mihai, Quan-Yang Duh, Baris Akinci, Faruk Alagol, Martin Almquist, Marcin Barczynski, Taner Bayraktaroglu, Eren Berber, Yusuf Bukey, Guldeniz Karadeniz Cakmak, Nuh Zafer Canturk, Zeynep Canturk, Mehmet Celik, Ozlem Celik, Banu Ozturk Ceyhan, Sergii Cherenko, Thomas Clerici, David Scott Coombes, Orhan Demircan, Oguzhan Deyneli, Gianlorenzo Dionigi, Ali Ugur Emre, Yesim Erbil, Ali Ilker Filiz, Hulya Iliksu Gozu, Sibel Ozkan Gurdal, Gunay Gurleyik, Mehmet Haciyanli, Abut Kebudi, Seokmo Kim, Giannis Koutelidakis, Bekir Kuru, Meral Mert, Guzide Gonca Oruk, Serdar Ozbas, Fausto Palazzo, Rumen Pandev, Phillip Riss, Tevfik Sabuncu, Ibrahim Sahin, Gurhan Sakman, Fusun Saygili, Yasemin Giles Senyurek, Ilya Sleptsov, Sam Van Slycke, Serkan Teksoz, Tarik Terzioglu, Serdar Tezelman, Fatih Tunca, Mustafa Umit Ugurlu, Mehmet Uludag, Jesus Villar-del-Moral, Menno Vriens, Dilek Yazici
Summary: This study utilized the Delphi method to gather insights from 64 experienced surgeons and endocrinologists, resulting in 37 recommendations for managing endocrine surgical disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unanimous agreement was reached on all recommendations, with either endorsement or rejection in two rounds of voting.
UPDATES IN SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Hyeung Kyoo Kim, Soo Young Kim, Yong Sang Lee, Euy Young Soh, Hang-Seok Chang, Cheong Soo Park
Summary: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has limited diagnostic accuracy in large thyroid nodules with Bethesda Cat. 2 result. In nodules >= 4 cm, there is a high false-negative rate with benign cytology, and these nodules often have suspicious ultrasound findings with a high malignancy rate.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Chang Hwan Ryu, Seung Jin Lee, Jae-Gu Cho, Ik Joon Choi, Yoon Seok Choi, Yong Tae Hong, Soo Yeon Jung, Ji Won Kim, Doh Young Lee, Dong Kun Lee, GIljoon Lee, Sang Joon Lee, Young Chan Lee, Yong Sang Lee, Inn Chul Nam, Ki Nam Park, Young Min Park, Eui-Suk Sung, Hee Young Son, In Hyo Seo, Byung-Joo Lee, Jae-Yol Lim
Summary: Voice change is a common and significant complaint after thyroid surgery. The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics has developed comprehensive guidelines on education, care, and management related to thyroid surgery, providing up-to-date knowledge and recommendations based on validated literature. These guidelines will improve understanding and help healthcare professionals and patients in managing voice changes and providing voice care after thyroid surgery.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Dermatology
Yu Seong Chu, Solam Lee, Sang Gyun Lee, Kee Yang Chung, Mi Ryung Roh, Sejung Yang, Byungho Oh
JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Mi Yeon Cho, Ahreum Song, Kee Yang Chung, Mi Ryung Roh
Summary: This study demonstrates the superiority of the tunneling method over the conventional method in terms of therapeutic effect and side effect occurrence in the treatment of keloids.
DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jimyung Seo, HyunSeok Kim, Kyoung Il Min, Changgon Kim, Yongsoo Kwon, Zhenlong Zheng, Yusung Kim, Hyung-Soon Park, Young Seok Ju, Mi Ryung Roh, Kee Yang Chung, Joon Kim
Summary: Acral melanoma often occurs in areas not exposed to sunlight and is caused by nucleus membrane rupture and DNA damage due to weight-bearing activities.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Taiqin Chen, Ki-Yeol Kim, Yeongjoo Oh, Hei Cheul Jeung, Kee Yang Chung, Mi Ryung Roh, Xianglan Zhang
Summary: The present study reveals that COPB2 may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of cSCC and can serve as a novel predictive prognostic biomarker and immunotherapeutic target. The findings have significant implications for a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cSCC and the development of personalized treatment strategies.
Letter
Dermatology
Y. Lim, S. -J. Kang, B. K. Cho, H. J. Kim, J. -H. Mun, M. R. Roh, N. Gulati, H. J. Yang, J. H. Moon, C. H. Won, C. -G. Park
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Byung Ho Oh, Solam Lee, Jung Won Park, Ju Yeong Lee, Mi Ryung Roh, Kyoung Ae Nam, Kee Yang Chung
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed patients with Minimally invasive nail unit melanoma (NUM) and identified risk factors for recurrence. Male sex, greater Breslow thickness, amelanotic color, ulcers, and nodules were associated with higher risk of recurrence or distant disease. A Breslow thickness of 0.8 mm was determined to be the optimal cut-off point for predicting recurrence risk after surgery.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hang-Seok Chang, Yonjung Kim, So Young Lee, Hyeok Jun Yun, Ho-Jin Chang, Ki Cheong Park
Summary: Thyroid cancer can be curable but may recur after treatment. In this study, a novel SERCA inhibitor was identified in sorafenib-resistant thyroid cancer cells, which showed significant tumor shrinkage in a xenograft tumor model. These findings have important clinical implications for developing new strategies to target refractory cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Soo-Young Kim, Su-Jin Shin, Dong-Gi Lee, Hyeok-Jun Yun, Seok-Mo Kim, Hojin Chang, Hang-Seok Chang, Hyunjung Shin, Yong-Sang Lee
Summary: Diffuse sclerosing variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (DSVPTC) is a rare variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma that mainly affects young patients and has distinct clinical, pathological, and molecular characteristics compared to classical PTC. Our study revealed significant age-related differences in DSVPTC, with more aggressive behavior observed in pediatric patients. Through targeted next-generation sequencing, we identified BRAF, KRAS, and TERT as the most important genes in DSVPTC with age-specific differences.
Article
Dermatology
Sujin Park, Yeongjoo Oh, Jong Won Lee, Sooyie Choi, Kyoung Ae Nam, Mi Ryung Roh, Kee Yang Chung
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent purse-string sutures between January 2015 and December 2019. The results showed that multilayered purse-string suture had the shortest repair duration and effectively minimized the scar size. The average Vancouver scar scale measured at least 6 months postoperatively was 1.62, with a risk of hypertrophic scarring of 8.6%. There was no significant difference in scar assessment and risk of hypertrophic scarring between different surgical method groups.
ANNALS OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mi Yeon Cho, Sang Gyun Lee, Jee Eun Kim, Yong Sang Lee, Hang-Seok Chang, Mi Ryung Roh
Summary: The study identified risk factors for hypertrophic scarring following thyroidectomy, including younger age, male sex, higher BMI, prominent sternocleidomastoid muscles, scar location near the sternal notch, and a history of keloid development. Scar location near the sternal notch and a history of keloid development were associated with the prognosis of hypertrophic scarring.
YONSEI MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Erman Alci, Soo Young Kim, Hyeok Jun Yun, Seda Gozener, Murat Ozdemir, Yigit Turk, Hur Hassoy, Yong Sang Lee, Seok-Mo Kim, Gokhan Icoz, Hang-Seok Chang, Ozer Makay
Summary: This study aimed to compare the public perception of neck scar cosmesis in Turkish and South Korean populations. The results showed that South Korean respondents were significantly more uncomfortable with the idea of having a scar due to thyroid surgery compared to Turkish respondents. Additionally, South Korean respondents expressed significantly more concerns about the length, thickness, and darkening color of the scar compared to Turkish respondents.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT AND RESEARCH
(2023)
