Psychological Distress in Patients with Pectus Excavatum as an Indication for Therapy

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A new methodology for assessment of pectus excavatum correction after bar removal in Nuss procedure: Preliminary study

“…However, based on our clinical experience and reported data, it has been observed that Nuss procedure outcomes following bar removal are not always satisfactory. This is a problem because the process is used to correct a deformity that inflicts psychological and social harm in patients [25]. Therefore, a great deal of progress must be made before perfect surgical results may be obtained.…”

Identifying pectus excavatum in the primary care setting

“…3,7 The consequences of these emotions manifest in avoidance to participate in sports and other activities, which may impact their overall physical and social development. Patients will often present not with physical symptoms, but rather those arising from a psychological cause.…”

“…Patients will often present not with physical symptoms, but rather those arising from a psychological cause. 7 A study by Habelt et al investigated the psychological distress felt by children with pectus excavatum and whether this could be a justifi ed indication for treatment of the disorder. 3,7 The consequences of these emotions manifest in avoidance to participate in sports and other activities, which may impact their overall physical and social development.…”

“…Children with pectus excavatum often have increased self-awareness, embarrassment, and shame, resulting in a lowered self-esteem, feelings of inferiority, depression, shyness, and social anxiety. 7 The authors concluded that psychological indication for treatment was justifi ed. 3 In many cases, the degree of deformity does not warrant surgical repair due to physical limitations, and thus, repair is considered cosmetic and not often covered by insurance.…”

Emotional aspects of self-attitude of adolescents with Pectus excavatum (PE) before and after surgery (pilot study)

“…В зарубежных исследованиях, посвященных психологическому состоянию подростков с указан-ным заболеванием [10][11][12], использовались преиму-щественно опросники, оценивающие те или иные признаки в баллах, которые обеспечили обширную базу знаний по данной проблеме. В настоящем ис-следовании мы стремились качественно оценить показатели, отражающие степень психологическо-го благополучия подростков с ВДГК, самооценку и тревожность.…”