Minimally Invasive Surgical Correction of Chest Wall Deformities in Children (Nuss Procedure)

Minimally Invasive Surgical Correction of Chest Wall Deformities in Children (Nuss Procedure)

Pectus excavatum can be corrected with minimally invasive techniques that do not require costal cartilage resection or sternal osteotomy. At our institution, 947 patients have been safely and effectively managed with excellent long-term results and low morbidity.

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Veröffentlicht in:Advances in pediatrics 2008-09, Vol.55 (1), p.395-410
Hauptverfasser: Nuss, Donald, MB, ChB, FRCS (C), FACS, FAAP, Kelly, Robert E., MD, FACS, FAAP
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Algorithms
Child
Decision Making
Exercise
Funnel Chest - therapy
Humans
Internal Medicine
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Pediatrics
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Zusammenfassung:Pectus excavatum can be corrected with minimally invasive techniques that do not require costal cartilage resection or sternal osteotomy. At our institution, 947 patients have been safely and effectively managed with excellent long-term results and low morbidity.
ISSN:0065-3101
1878-1926
DOI:10.1016/j.yapd.2008.07.012