title: Minimally invasive pectus surgery.
abstract: The technique of minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum is a new operation that allows for repair of this deformity without any cartilage resection or sternal osteotomy. The procedure has revolutionized the management of pectus excavatum. The innovative incorporation of thoracoscopic techniques and small but important modifications to the technique have made this operation very effective and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA. hebraa@musc.edu
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authors.lastname: Hebra
mesh_terms: D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome