Surgery for Deformities of the Thoracic Wall: No More than Strengthening the Patient's Self‐Esteem?
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1668131
Abstract: Abstract In most cases, correction of a pectus deformity is performed for cosmetic reasons. The main indication for corrective therapy is impaired body image and self‐esteem due to the deformity. In these instances, patients suffer… read more here.
Keywords: deformities thoracic; surgery; thoracic wall; surgery deformities ... See more keywords