Severity of Pectus Excavatum is a Risk Factor for Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05412-6
Abstract: Background and Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between bleb formation, primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and pectus excavatum (PE). Methods From July 2005 to December 2016, the records of 514 patients with PE… read more here.
Keywords: risk; bleb formation; spontaneous pneumothorax; pectus excavatum ... See more keywords
The effect of pectus excavatum deformity on lung volume: fact or myth?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00276-020-02512-9
Abstract: Most of the previous studies evaluating lung volume of pectus excavatum (PE) patients were based on spirometric measurements. We aimed to calculate lung volume of patients with PE and compare them with lung volume of… read more here.
Keywords: lung volume; lung volumes; pectus excavatum; lung ... See more keywords
Enhancing recovery after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4148-6
Abstract: PurposeThere are variations in the perioperative management of patients who undergo minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE). The purpose is to analyze the change in resource utilization after implementation of a standardized practice plan… read more here.
Keywords: minimally invasive; pectus excavatum; repair pectus; invasive repair ... See more keywords
Preoperative resource utilization prior to minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.12.053
Abstract: BACKGROUND Preoperative testing to assess the physiologic impact of pectus excavatum is sometimes ordered to meet third-party payor preauthorization requirements. This study describes the utility of physiologic testing prior to minimally invasive repair of pectus… read more here.
Keywords: prior minimally; minimally invasive; pectus excavatum; invasive repair ... See more keywords
Evaluation of thoracic vertebrae rotation in patients with pectus excavatum
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2017.03.005
Abstract: Purpose The aim of our study was to evaluate thoracic vertebrae rotation in patients with pectus excavatum. Moreover, we wanted to assess the prevalence, the severity and relationship between pectus excavatum and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis… read more here.
Keywords: pectus excavatum; deformation; rotation; thoracic ... See more keywords
Response to intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative analgesia following pectus excavatum repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.069
Abstract: We enjoyed reading Keller et al.'s fascinating article [1] on the benefits of intercostal nerve cryoablation in lieu of thoracic epidural for pectus excavatum. Though very interesting, there are several practical issues with the study… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic epidural; pectus excavatum; group; nerve cryoablation ... See more keywords
Nonoperative management of pectus excavatum with vacuum bell therapy: A single center study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.02.088
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine variables predictive of an excellent correction using vacuum bell therapy for nonoperative treatment of pectus excavatum. METHODS A single institution, retrospective evaluation (IRB 15-01-WC-0024) of variables… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum; pectus excavatum; vacuum bell; bell therapy ... See more keywords
Qualité de vie, fonction ventilatoire et capacités à l’exercice de patients atteints de pectus excavatum avant et après chirurgie plastique par prothèse de comblement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2017.10.150
Abstract: Introduction Le retentissement cardiorespiratoire du pectus excavatum (PE) est debattu, mais il peut exister une souffrance psychosociale liee a ses consequences esthetiques. Les chirurgies corrigeant la deformation entrainent des douleurs postoperatoires intenses et des complications… read more here.
Keywords: etait; pectus excavatum; chirurgie plastique; plastique par ... See more keywords
Minimally Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair (MIRPE)
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DOI: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2019.05.003
Abstract: Pectus excavatum (PE) involves the inward deformity of the sternum and accompanying cartilage attachments. Compression of the right heart and lungs can cause cardiopulmonary disability. Surgical correction is recommended for severe, symptomatic cases. Pectus excavatum… read more here.
Keywords: minimally invasive; pectus excavatum; excavatum repair; repair ... See more keywords
Modified Ravitch Procedure for Pectus Excavatum Combined with Complex Cardiac Surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.02.028
Abstract: Pectus excavatum is common in patients with connective tissue disorders or congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery, and is occasionally severe enough to warrant repair. The optimal surgical strategy is currently debated. We report our… read more here.
Keywords: excavatum; pectus excavatum; cardiac surgery; modified ravitch ... See more keywords
Predicting aesthetic outcome of the Nuss procedure in patients with pectus excavatum.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.06.007
Abstract: Patients suffering from pectus excavatum often experience psychosocial distress due to perceived anomalies in their physical appearance. The ability to visually inform patients about their expected aesthetic outcome after surgical correction is still lacking. This… read more here.
Keywords: nuss procedure; outcome; aesthetic outcome; outcome nuss ... See more keywords