NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for correction of pectus excavatum.
- Author:
Wen-liang LIU
1
;
Feng-lei YU
;
Bang-liang YIN
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. liuwenliang1859@163.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Funnel Chest;
surgery;
Humans;
Male;
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures;
instrumentation;
methods;
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted;
methods;
Thoracic Surgical Procedures;
methods;
Thoracoscopy;
methods
- From:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
2008;33(5):443-447
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To review the management of NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for the correction of pectus excavatum in 18 patients, and to prevent and treat some complications.
METHODS:Eighteen patients with severe pectus excavatum underwent NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy from December 2006 to September 2007.
RESULTS:The operation time ranged from 30 to 70 min ( average 45 min). Good Results were achieved for all patients after the operation. All of them recovered and were discharged 5 approximately 7 days after the operation. Minor complications occurred in 2 patients.
CONCLUSION:NUSS procedure is microinvasive and has beautiful outlook with shorter operation time and simple handling.The minimally invasive technique has a low complication rate with satisfactory short-term result. Proper management is important for the recovery at the early postoperative stage.
