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Scar Perception in School-aged Children After Major Surgery in Infancy

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Article · Aug 2024 · 1 min read

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This study examines how surgical scars from major operations performed in infancy affect school-aged children's health status, quality of life, self-esteem, and body image. The research addresses an important gap in understanding the long-term psychosocial impact of early childhood surgical interventions.

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The long-term effects of childhood surgery scars on health status, quality of life (QoL), self-esteem, and body image remain uncertain. This study explores these effects in school-aged children.

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