Enucleation and psychic trauma

Adv Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990:8:259-62.

Abstract

The surgeon must be aware of the psychological impact on a patient when performing an enucleation. The surgeon should offer patients psychiatric assistance to deal with the trauma of an enucleation. The formation of a group therapeutic organization may be a viable approach to gathering patients to talk about their concerns. "Enucleations Anonymous" is proposed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Depression / etiology
  • Depression / psychology
  • Eye Enucleation / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Mental Disorders / therapy
  • Psychotherapy, Group