# Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment { "id": "T12830", "title": "Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment", "url": "/topics/T12830", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "f4b58db5b5ba490b", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "38351791289461218", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 4, 27, 2746, 12830 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } 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. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T12830 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.