Modified Nuss procedure for complicated pectus excavatum
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1001-4497.2010.06.011
- VernacularTitle:Nuss手术矫治复杂漏斗胸
- Author:
Jirong QI
;
Xuming MO
;
Haitao GU
;
Longbao QIAN
;
Jian SUN
;
Wei PENG
;
Li SHEN
;
Jinyang DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pectus excavatum;
Thoracic surgical procedures;
Nuss procedure
- From:
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2010;26(6):393-395
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To review the clinical experiences of modified Nuss procedure and technique for complicated pectus excavatum. Methods From September 2006 to October 2009,45 children (27 boys and18 girls), aged 3 - 16 years [mean (6.4 ± 3.5 )years] with complicated pectus excavatum underwent modified Nuss procedure. VATS was used in 6 cases. 3 patients associated with lung cyst were treated by open surgery and 1 case with ASD was treated by Hybrid procedure.Results The surgery was successfully performed in all patients. The mean operative time was 54 minutes and the average hospital stay was 7 days. Postoperative evaluation was"excellent"in 30 cases , "good"in 13, and"moderate"in 2. Conclusion Modified Nuss procedure is a safe and effective method for correction of complicated pectus excavatum.
