Treatment of flaring of the costal arch after the minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair (Nuss procedure) in children.
Flaring of the costal arch may be part of the pectus excavatum deformity. This aspect will in rare cases be even worsen after the Nuss repair. This remaining deformity can be treated with a minimal subperichondral partial resection of the costal arch cartilage. In 5 patients, this additional technique regained good to excellent results.
Bosgraaf
Remko P
RP
Pediatric Surgical Center of Amsterdam, Emma Children's Hospital AMC, Amsterdam, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. remkobosgraaf@hotmail.com
Aronson
Daniel C
DC
D000293:Adolescent; D002356:Cartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012272:Ribs / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult