Modified Nuss repair for pectus carinatum.
A minimally-invasive modified Nuss technique is described for pectus carinatum which has reduced risk of cardiac perforation compared to a standard Nuss procedure, and avoids performing the Ravitch procedure.
Poullis
Michael
M
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, UK. mike.Poullis@lhch.nhs.uk
D002356:Cartilage / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010027:Osteotomy; D013249:Sternum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome