Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
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This cluster of papers focuses on the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, particularly through the Nuss procedure. It covers various aspects such as surgical techniques, outcomes, complications, impact on pulmonary and cardiac function, and quality of life. The cluster also delves into anatomical, histologic, and genetic characteristics of chest wall deformities.
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pectus excavatum; chest wall deformity; Nuss procedure; pectus carinatum; congenital chest wall anomaly; Haller index; pectus excavatum repair; Ravitch procedure; pediatric chest wall deformity; minimally invasive pectus repair; congenital rib anomaly; minimally invasive chest wall surgery; chest wall surgery; pectus deformity; rib anomalies; pediatric chest deformity; bar removal; chest wall deformity surgery; Nuss bar; sternal cleft; minimally invasive repair; pediatric chest wall surgery; pectus bar; sternal elevation; asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy
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Morton address: 38351791289461218 · morton4x16-v1
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