Ethical Considerations on Case Reports and Analysis of Quality of Life in Patients with Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Authors

  • Mauro Barone Author University of campus Bio-Medico of Rome
  • Annalisa Cogliandro Author University of campus Bio-Medico of Rome
  • Paolo Persichetti Author University of campus Bio-Medico of Rome
  • Nicola Di Stefano Author University of campus Bio-Medico of Rome

Keywords:

Rhinoplasty, ethical evaluation, quality of life, pre- and post-operative questionnaire (Source, DeCS, Bireme).

Abstract

The paper discusses an ethical analysis of three common cases involving the most popular requests in rhinoplasty. As the nose plays a fundamental role in the aesthetics and physiognomy of the human face, the request for rhinoplasty may be an expression of both subjective discomfort and objective dysfunction. The paper aims, therefore, to fill the gap between qualitative-subjective impressions related to bodily self-perception and its quantitative-objective assessment. Ethical evaluation should start with consideration of the formal object and circumstances of the act, by posing the following question: Is this a real clinical case? Only after an undoubtedly positive answer to this question, should we consider specific case-related aspects; i.e., the best scientific evidence, available nosography and informed consent, before conducting an ethical evaluation of the case.

DOI: 10.5294/pebi.2016.20.1.8

 

 

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Published

2016-06-22

How to Cite

Barone, M., Cogliandro, A., Persichetti, P., & Di Stefano, N. (2016). Ethical Considerations on Case Reports and Analysis of Quality of Life in Patients with Cosmetic Rhinoplasty. Persona Y Bioética, 20(1), 77–85. Retrieved from https://personaybioetica.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/personaybioetica/article/view/6452

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2016)

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