The impact of nasal reconstruction following XXXX resection on psychosocial functioning, a clinical-empirical exploration.

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OBJECTIVE: Total or partial nasal amputation following @entity5 resection is one of the more severe @entity2652 . Successful nasal reconstruction can therefore be regarded as restoring a @entity1 's psychosocial health. The objective of this study, therefore, was to evaluate different determinants of @entity1 's psychosocial functioning and their effect on @entity1 satisfaction after nasal reconstruction. METHODS: A cross-sectional study with a case-control study design was conducted. Level of satisfaction with nasal appearance and psychosocial functioning were assessed with validated questionnaires. RESULTS: A total of 30 consecutive @entity1 were recruited. They were treated between November 2001 and May 2005 for (sub)total @entity11766 following radical @entity5 resection. For the control group 99 consented to participate. @entity148 and avoidance were scored significantly higher within the @entity1 group (p=0.01). @entity1 cope significantly more passive than controls (p=0.04). Self-esteem levels did not differ significantly between @entity1 and controls (p=0.22). Determinants of satisfaction with nasal reconstruction were self-esteem (p=0.0001), active coping strategy (p=0.001), and passive coping strategy (p=0.0001). CONCLUSION: Nasal reconstruction has an impact on psychosocial functioning of nasal reconstruction @entity1 . In addition, self-esteem and coping strategy are important determinants of satisfaction with nasal reconstruction, and should be held in mind when treating a @entity1 .
