Phenotypic features of rib cartilage cells in funnel-shaped chest deformity
Funnel-shaped deformity of the chest is a serious disease with an unknown etiology and pathogenesis. Pathological changes occurring in the cartilaginous tissue of the ribs are one of the leading mechanisms for the development of chest curvature. Analysis
E. L. Strokova +5 more
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Correction of post-surgical synmastia after stepwise treatment of pectus excavatum and breast asymmetry-A case report. [PDF]
We present a case of a 30-year-old female patient requiring correction of post-surgical synmastia after stepwise treatment of pectus excavatum (funnel chest) and breast asymmetry (right < left).The funnel chest was first corrected with a 3D custom-made ...
Zucal I, Schmauss D, Parodi C, Harder Y.
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Tratamento da ptose mamária bilateral e do pectus excavatum através da mesma incisão no mesmo tempo cirúrgico [PDF]
CONTEXT: Congenital deformities of the anterior thoracic wall are characterized by unusual development of the costal cartilages. All these medical conditions are frequently associated with a variety of breast deformities. Several surgical techniques have
Fagundes, Djalma José +3 more
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Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum - a mixed methods study. [PDF]
Background Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity. Minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum (MIRPE) has demonstrated positive and psychsocial outcomes.
Norlander L +3 more
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[Application of cameral-type three-dimensional scan in assessment of funnel chest]. [PDF]
Shi Z +6 more
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SURGICAL CORRECTION OF FUNNEL CHEST
SUMMARY Six cases of surgically treated funnel chest deformity are reported. Results in all cases were excellent, and there were no serious complications, residuals, nor mortality. The period of observation covers two to four years, and there is no indication that recurrence is likely.
F. G. King
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Surgical correction of the funnel chest deformity in children. [PDF]
Žganjer M, Žganjer V.
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Pectus excavatum (funnel chest) is the most common chest wall deformity in childhood and adolescence with a prevalence in the literature ranging from 1 in 3400 to 1 in 1000.
Markus Denzinger +4 more
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Augmentation mammoplasty and autologous fat transplantation: an alternative for the treatment of hypomastia and mild pectus excavatum - Case report [PDF]
Pectus excavatum(PE) is a congenital chest deformity characterized by deep depression in the sternum. Autologous fat transplantation has been used for aesthetic purposes, mainly on the face, and has recently gained relevance in thoracic and breast ...
Marcus Vinicius Jardini Barbosa +3 more
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A Novel, Contactless, Portable “Spot-Check” Device Accurately Measures Respiratory Rate [PDF]
Respiratory rate (RR) is an important vital sign used in the assessment of acutely ill patients. It is also used as to predict serious deterioration in a patient's clinical condition.
Burke, Derek +9 more
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