For decades, open surgical repair was the only available method to treat congenital and
acquired chest wall deformities (CWDs). In 1998, D. Nuss described a minimally invasive …

The aim of the review was to evaluate the routine use of sternal elevation techniques (SETs)
during minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE, the Nuss procedure). We …

Background: The treatment of pectus excavatum can be conservative or surgical. The aim of
this study was to determine the factors influencing the outcomes of treatment after a …

Purpose Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) often leads to a painful and
challenging recovery period. This study aims to describe the postoperative management of …

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Introduction The Internet is a frequently used tool for patients with pectus excavatum (PE) to
get information about symptoms and treatment options. In addition, it is used by both health …

Background The cross-bar technique of minimally invasive pectus excavatum (PE)
correction remains underreported, which is especially true of pediatric patients. We therefore …

Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital anterior chest wall deformity, with an
incidence of 1: 400 to 1: 1000. Surgical strategy has evolved with the revolutionary idea of …

Background/purpose Evaluate the safety of sternal elevation (SE) used selectively before
creating the substernal tunnel during the Nuss procedure. Methods An IRB-approved (01-05 …

Objective: This study aims the treatment results of broad pectus excavatum after a long-term
follow-up and skeletal maturity. Methods: Eighty-four children and adolescents with broad …