Satisfaction with conduit harvest site scars in coronary bypass surgery.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 93(4): 297-300, 2011 May.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21944796
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Scars from conduit harvesting are common in coronary artery bypass patients. As an outward manifestation of surgery, the scar is important in patient perception of operative success and quality of care received. The aim of this study was to determine patient satisfaction with scars from radial artery and saphenous vein harvests at a tertiary cardiothoracic centre.METHODS:
We surveyed 62 patients attending follow-up appointment using the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire. This is a reliable and valid measure of a patient's perception of scarring. Data were analysed using ratings of scar attributes and features. We compared findings according to site and patient choice of scar site using the Mann-Whitney U test.RESULTS:
Analysis of both global and summative ratings showed no overall statistical differences between arm and leg scars (p<0.05). However, patients given a choice gave significantly higher ratings of scar appearance on global ratings versus those given no choice. Patients also reported greater satisfaction with appearance than those given no choice on summative ratings (p<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
Patient choice of conduit site is an important determinant of the overall rating of scar appearance. Overall satisfaction is influenced by scar appearance. Clinicians should ensure, wherever possible, that they involve patients in conduit site selection.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Veia Safena
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Ponte de Artéria Coronária
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Cicatriz
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Satisfação do Paciente
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Artéria Radial
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Coleta de Tecidos e Órgãos
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido