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Randomized clinical trial of platysma muscle suture versus no suture for wound closure after thyroid surgery

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Suturing the platysma muscle during wound closure after thyroid surgery is frequently described in the literature. There is no prospective evidence to support its use or benefit. The aim of… Click to show full abstract

Suturing the platysma muscle during wound closure after thyroid surgery is frequently described in the literature. There is no prospective evidence to support its use or benefit. The aim of this study was to evaluate how a platysma muscle suture influences initial postoperative pain following thyroid surgery.

Keywords: thyroid surgery; suture; surgery; platysma muscle

Journal Title: British Journal of Surgery
Year Published: 2018

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