IMPACT OF THE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF GYNECOMASTIA ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-ESTEEM OF PATIENTS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592312216065

• Palavras-chave: Gynecomastia. Quality of Life. Self Concept.

• Keywords: Gynecomastia. Quality of Life. Self Concept.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Gynecomastia is the temporary or definitive increase of the male breast, that can be because of the excess of the glandular tissue or the adipose tissue or both. Gynecomastia incidence is very variable, affecting 32 to 65% of men. Surgical treatment is indicated when there is no spontaneous regression. The psychological impact of this condition is considerable as anxiety, depression, self-image disorder, and social phobia. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of surgical treatment of gynecomastia on patients' quality of life and self-esteem. Method: Twenty male patients with gynecomastia diagnosed submited to a total breast removal completed two questionnaires: Brazilian version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire-SF-36 and Rosenberg's self-esteem scale adapted to the Brazilian cultural context, before and after (about 3 months) of surgery. Results: There was a statistical significant difference in four sections of SF-36: vitality, emotional role functioning, mental health and functional capacity. There was an increase in self-esteem evidenced in the Rosenberg questionnaire. Conclusion: In this study, the patients treated surgicaly to correct gynecomastia had an improvement in quality of life and self-esteem evaluated through the questionnaires. However, statistically, significance level was in four sections of the SF-36.

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