Abstract
Objective To discuss the method, technical main points and initial efficacy of minimally invasive correction of pectus carinatum. Methods Five patients underwent minimal invasive operation for pectus carinatum. The pectus carinatum was corrected by a curved Nuss steel bar applying pressure to the anterior chest. The steel bar was placed subcutaneously anterior to the protruding sternum and locked to the ribs through two plates. Results Five patients received operations successfully without complications. Operation time was ( 102.6 ± 23.8) min, blood loss was( 14.0 ± 9.7) ml,postoperative hospital stay was (6.6 ± 1.6) d. Postoperative follow-up was 4-12 months, no steel bar movement was found.Conclusion The minimally invasivecorrection of pectus carinatum seems to be a simple,safe and effective technique with minimal complications. Key words: Surgical procedures,minimally invasive; Pectus carinatum; Malformation correction
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