Evaluation of the validity and reliability of a self-assessment questionnaire for cosmetic outcomes after thyroidectomy: a cross-sectional validation study.

Van Cuong Nguyen Chang-Myeon Song Yong Bae Ji Dong Won Lee Jin Hyeok Jeong Kyung Tae

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

This study examined the reliability and validity of the SAQCO and showed that it is a suitable questionnaire for assessing cosmetic satisfaction of patients after thyroidectomy. The transoral and transaxillary approaches yield significantly superior cosmetic results compared to the conventional transcervical and postauricular approaches.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
patient reported
cross sectional
psychometric properties
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
papillary thyroid
clinical evaluation