2017
DOI: 10.1186/s13019-017-0635-z
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Outcome of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults

Abstract: BackgroundPectus Excavatum (PEx) is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, accounting for over 90% of all chest wall deformities. Surgical correction is recommended because severe PEx can affect the physical and psychological development of patients. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults during hospital course and results after 1 year.MethodsProspective study was carried out on 86 adult patients aged ≥ 15 years, 52 males and 34 females (mean ag… Show more

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“…5 For the correction of the PE, the Ravitch technique is usually recommended than Nuss procedure, as the flexibility of bone will be difficult to handle. 6 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 For the correction of the PE, the Ravitch technique is usually recommended than Nuss procedure, as the flexibility of bone will be difficult to handle. 6 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…c. Chest wall deformity: Pectus excavatum is the most common chest wall deformity [25]. It displaces heart to the left.…”
Section: Clinical Assessmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[2][3][4] Changes in the alignment of the thorax has a variety of causes, including congenital chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum/carinatum and spine deformities such as osteoporosis with excessive kyphosis or scoliosis. 2,[5][6][7][8] Asymmetrical lengths of the internal and external oblique muscles between the right and left sides also affect thorax alignment. 9 In addition, asymmetrical length or activation of…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%