OBJECTIVE: Pectus excavatum is the most prevalently encountered deformity of the thoracic wall. It can be accompanied by congenital anomalies. METHODS: The cardiac findings of 36 children who were ...

Objective: Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is a surgical treatment for PE. During the procedure, a specialized introducer is used to tunnel across the mediastinum for ...

Abstract: Objective: Establish three dimensional solid model of thorax of pectus excavatum with scoliosis, carry out numerical simulation of minimally invasive correction surgery of pectus excavatum ...

ABSTRACT: Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity. Although usually identified during childhood, its clinical impact may remain silent for decades before becoming evident ...

The use of postoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis was not associated with improved clinical outcomes in pediatric patients undergoing minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair — an operative ...

Introduction Pectus excavatum repair is associated with substantial postoperative pain, despite the use of epidural analgesia and other analgesic regimens. Perioperative recorded music interventions ...

A 24 year old man presented to the emergency department with clinical signs of cardiac tamponade requiring emergency surgery. The cause was a sternal wire from a pectus excavatum repair two years ...

If your child has concerns about the appearance of theirpectus carinatum, your doctor might recommend a chest brace to correct the pigeon-chested look that the condition causes. They may refer you to ...

UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg evaluates and treats children and young adults with pectus excavatum, a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 in 400 individuals. Led by Dr. Shawn ...

Pectus excavatum is considered the most common congenital chest wall deformity, for which surgical intervention is one of the standard treatments. Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) ...