Surgical correction of pectus excavatum.
Pectus deformities arise from overgrowth of the cartilagenous portion of the ribs. Traditional resective/open procedures have been almost entirely replaced by video assisted retrosternal bar placement with excellent outcomes. This review considers the comprehensive evaluation and care of a pectus patinet as well as technical details regarding conduct of the surgery.
Kuenzler
Keith A
KA
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York 10032, USA.
Stolar
Charles J H
CJ
D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D016896:Treatment Outcome