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• 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