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Vacuum bell therapy for pectus excavatum: a retrospective study
Background Pectus excavatum, the most common chest wall deformity, is frequently treated with Nuss procedure. Here we will describe non-invasive procedure and analyze the variables associated vacuum bell therapy for patients with pectus excavatum ...
Weixuan Lei +10 more
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Background: Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital anterior chest wall deformity. Currently, a wide variety of diagnostic protocols and criteria for corrective surgery are being used. Their use is predominantly based on local preferences and experience. To date, no guideline is available, introducing heterogeneity of care as observed in current
Janssen, Nicky +62 more
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Recurrent pectus excavatum (PE) after a Ravitch operation is not uncommon. Extensive costal cartilage resection from the previous Ravitch procedure can lead to an irregular, unstable chest wall depressions with a varying degree of deformity.
Gongmin Rim, Hyung Joo Park
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Repair of pectus excavatum in a toddler with Prune Belly syndrome and left bronchus compression
A 2-year-old boy with prune-belly syndrome and severe pectus excavatum experienced recurrent pulmonary infections. A CT scan of the chest demonstrated compression of the left mainstem bronchus and leftward shift of the heart.
Shawn T. Liechty +3 more
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Emergent cardiopulmonary bypass during pectus excavatum repair
Pectus excavatum is a chest wall deformity that produces significant cardiopulmonary disability and is typically seen in younger patients. Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum or Nuss procedure has become a widely accepted technique for adult ...
Ryan Craner +2 more
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Tratamiento del Pectus excavatum con cirugía minimamente invasiva con la técnica de Donald Nuss
El Pectus excavatum, es una malformación congénita de la pared anterior del tórax, caracterizada por una depresión del esternón. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados del tratamiento quirúrgico en pacientes con pectus excavatum, utilizando la técnica de Nuss.
Mario Lopez-Carranza +7 more
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Pectus excavatum and heritable disorders of the connective tissue
Pectus excavatum, the most frequent congenital chest wall deformity, may be rarely observed as a sole deformity or as a sign of an underlying connective tissue disorder.
Francesca Tocchioni +3 more
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Pectus excavatum is the most encountered of chest wall deformities. It may produce respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms, hence surgical repair of this defect is performed. The procedure involving the insertion of metal bars under the sternum (the Nuss
Maria Jarosz +5 more
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Combined Bentall and modified Ravitch procedures in a patient with Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited, connective-tissue disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. Cardinal features of the disorder include tall stature, ectopia lentis, mitral valve prolapse, aortic root dilatation, and aortic dissection.
Bhuvnesh Kansara +3 more
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