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The purpose of the study is to assess changes in health-related quality of life in patients undergoing surgical correction of pectus carinatum. In addition, the study assessed long-term effects of surgical intervention in relation to the development of persistent postoperative pain and / or sensory disturbances in the surgical field.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pectus carinatum | Patients who have undergone surgical repair of pectus carinatum. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change from Baseline in health-related quality of life at 6 months | Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) will be assessed by means of a validated Danish version of the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) | From baseline (the day before surgery) to six month follow-up (six months after surgery) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Persistent post-surgical pain | In this study persistent post-surgical pain is defined as pain developing after pectus surgery and lasting for at least 4 months. Other causes of pain (e.g. infection) and pain continuing from a pre-existing pain problem will be excluded. | Six month following surgery |
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Inclusion Criteria:
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All patients referred to the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby for the purpose of surgery for pectus carinatum from May 1, 2012 to May 1, 2013 are invited to participated in the study
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Department of Cardiothoracic and Vacular Surgery | Aarhus | DK-8000 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D066166 | Pectus Carinatum |
| D010149 | Pain, Postoperative |
| D020886 | Somatosensory Disorders |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001848 | Bone Diseases, Developmental |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D002357 | Cartilage Diseases |
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| D009139 |
| Musculoskeletal Abnormalities |
| D000013 | Congenital Abnormalities |
| D009358 | Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities |
| D003240 | Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D010146 | Pain |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D012678 | Sensation Disorders |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |