Minimally invasive repaire of pectus excavatum: A report of 53 cases
- VernacularTitle:微创漏斗胸矫形术治疗漏斗胸53例报告
- Author:
Gang LIU
;
Ping WANG
;
Liuming HUANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pectus excavatum;
Minimally invasive repaire of pectus excavatum;
Pneumothorax
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
1 week,7 cases of pneumothorax,11 cases of subcutaneous emphysema,3 cases of bar rotation,and 4 cases of unilateral stabilizing bar displacement.Incisional infection was found in 3 cases,2 of which received a removal of the bar and 1 of which was cured with debridement and dressing changes.During a follow-up evaluation for 3~28 months,the outcomes were calssified as excellent in 42 cases,good in 4 cases,fair in 3 cases,and poor in 4 cases. Conclusions The Nuss procedure is safe and effective for the correction of pecrus excavatum in children.
