Management of deep pectus excavatum (DPE)
Jose Ribas Milanez de Campos, Miguel Lia Tedde, Jose Ribas Milanez de Campos, Miguel Lia Tedde
Abstract
The correction of deep pectus excavatum, with the Nuss procedure, frequently require a series of maneuvers that is inherently dangerous. Herein we describe 10 technical modifications to prevent potential complications. These modified techniques have certain advantages and according to the authors, with these maneuvers the risk of pericardial sac, cardiac injury, bar displacement and complications during the removal of the bar could be markedly reduced.
Keywords: Nuss procedure; Pectus excavatum; anthropometric index; crane technique.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Source: PubMed