Pectus excavatum: historical background, clinical picture, preoperative evaluation and criteria for operation

Pectus excavatum is a depression of the sternum and costal cartilages which may present at birth, or more commonly during the teenage growth spurt. Symptoms of lack of endurance, shortness of breath with exercise, or chest pain are frequent. Although pectus excavatum may be a component of some uncom...

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Veröffentlicht in:Seminars in pediatric surgery 2008-08, Vol.17 (3), p.181-193
1. Verfasser: Kelly, Robert E., MD, FACS, FAAP
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