Randomized comparison of oblique and perpendicular stabilizers for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Bar dislocation is one of the most feared complications of the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.

Methods

Prospective randomized parallel-group clinical trial intending to assess whether oblique stabilizers can reduce bar displacement in comparison with regular stabilizers used in minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum. Additionally, we evaluated pain, quality of life and other postoperative complications. Participants were randomly assigned to surgery with perpendicular (n = 16) or oblique stabilizers (n = 14) between October 2017 and September 2018 and followed for 3 years. Bar displacements were evaluated with the bar displacement index. Pain scores were evaluated through visual analogue scale and quality of life through the Pectus Excavatum

SUBMITTER: Tedde ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10973937 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature