Post-treatment monitoring policies for pectus excavatum and pigeon chest
- Jul 18, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
There are no international standardized policies for post-treatment follow-up of patients with pectus excavatum (shoemaker's breast) and pectus carinatum (pigeon breast). However, there are some guidelines and recommendations for the rehabilitation and follow-up processes of individuals with disabilities in general.
Post Rehabilitation Follow-up Recommendations
1. Regular check-ups:
- It is recommended that pectus patients undergo regular medical check-ups after surgical or non-surgical treatment.
- During these check-ups, it is important to evaluate the physical, psychological and social conditions of the patients and to determine their needs.
2. Multidisciplinary Approach:
- It is recommended that specialists from different disciplines such as doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, psychologists and social workers take part in the rehabilitation and follow-up processes of pectus patients.
- In this way, the holistic needs of patients can be met.
3. Psychological Support:
- It should be considered that pectus patients may need psychological support after surgical or non-surgical treatment.
- It is important to evaluate patients' self-esteem, body image and social adjustment and to provide psychological counseling or therapy services when necessary.
4. Social Rehabilitation:
- It should be aimed to ensure that pectus patients fully participate in social life and social activities after treatment.
- In this context, necessary arrangements should be made to meet the needs of patients in the fields of education, work and social life.
5. Long Term Follow-up:
- Long-term follow-up of pectus patients after surgical or non-surgical treatment is recommended.
- It is important to monitor changes in the physical, psychological and social status of patients and to make necessary interventions.
In conclusion, although there are no international standardized policies for the follow-up of pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum patients after treatment, general recommendations for the rehabilitation and follow-up processes of disabled individuals can be taken into consideration. Regular check-ups, multidisciplinary approach, psychological support, social rehabilitation and long-term follow-up may play an important role in improving the recovery and quality of life of pectus patients.
Citations:
[1] https://pectusexcavatum.com.tr/pektus-ekskavatum-kunduraci-gogsu-ve-pektus-karinatum-guvercin-gogsu-duzeltme-ameliyati/
[2] https://celalettinkocaturk.com/blog/pektus-ekskavatum-kunduraci-gogsu
[3] https://www.pektusklinik.com/pektus-karinatum
[4] https://www.tgcd.org.tr/3-soruda-pektus-ekskavatum/
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