title: A simple method of substernal bar removal after the Nuss procedure.
abstract: The Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum is a well-known technique. Although there are numerous reports on the Nuss procedure, the reports on its removal are few. Removal has been done with many variations in the supine position, which involves bending the bar or bringing the bar beneath the operating table, which can prove to be troublesome and dangerous. Our simple technique allows easy removal of the substernal bar without bar bending. This technique was used in 21 patients without complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Guri, Republic of Korea. shchon@hanyang.ac.kr
authors.forename: Soon-Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Chon
authors.forename: Sung Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Shinn
mesh_terms: D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D005660:Funnel Chest / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D016684:Prone Position; D019736:Prostheses and Implants