Double-bar technique for the correction of asymmetric pectus excavatum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) improves clinical outcomes and chest wall morphology. However, asymmetry in patients with pectus excavatum (PE) remains as an important issue, even after surgery. Here, we evaluated the benefit of double-bar technique in achieving a symmetric chest wall.

Methods

This retrospective study included 79 patients with PE who underwent MIRPE between 2017 and 2021. The patients were divided into the double- or non-double-bar groups. Asymmetric degree (AD) and sternal rotation angle (SRA) were used to assess the severity of asymmetry based on computed tomography (CT) images. The primary outcome was the change in radiologic parameters. Secondary outcomes were clinical results, including hospital stay, pain scores, and co

SUBMITTER: Woo W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320274 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature