Gel barriers tested to fight painful neck scars after thyroid operations

NCT ID NCT05851560

Summary

This study tested whether applying two gel-like barrier materials during thyroid surgery could reduce painful internal scarring afterward. The research involved 45 patients who had surgery for goiter or thyroid cancer, measuring their swallowing difficulty and scar severity. The goal was to see if these barriers could make recovery more comfortable by preventing tissues from sticking together.

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, 100229, Taiwan

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