TITLE:
The Influence of Pain: Quality of Life after Pectus excavatum Correction
AUTHORS:
Wietse P. Zuidema, Alida F. W. van der Steeg, Jan W. A. Oosterhuis, Christien Sleeboom, Stefan M. van der Heide, Elly S. M. de Lange-de Klerk, Hugo A. Heij
KEYWORDS:
Pain, Quality of Life (Qol), Pectus, Chest Wall Deformity
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.4 No.3,
September
5,
2014
ABSTRACT: Introduction: The main
indication for surgery of thoracic wall deformities (TWD) is psychological due
to cosmetic complaints. The assumption is that appearances have a negative
effect onself-esteem and quality
of life(QoL). Correction should
result in improvement. Methods: Prospective trial. QoL was assessed using theCHQ and the WHOQOL-bref. Measurements
were taken before surgery (T1) and 6 weeks thereafter (T2). Results: Forty-two
patients were included.WHOQOL-bref
showed differences between pre-operative andsix weeks past surgery on facet
body image (p = 0.003).Self-esteem
(CHQ) did not show a significant improvement at T2.Concerning the scores on the single
step questionnaire (SSQ),33
patients were “very” to “extremely satisfied” with appearance and increased
self-esteem (p