Pectus excavatum: the effect of tricuspid valve compression on cardiac function.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pectus excavatum (PE) is a common congenital chest wall deformity with various associated health concerns, including psychosocial impacts, academic challenges, and potential cardiopulmonary effects.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the cardiac consequences of right atrioventricular groove compression in PE using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

Materials and methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 661 patients with PE referred for evaluation. Patients were categorized into three groups based on the degree of right atrioventricular groove compression (no compression (NC), partial compression (PC), and complete compression(CC)). Chest wall indices were measured: pectus index (PI), depression index (DI), correction index (CI), and sternal

SUBMITTER: Carroll MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324711 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature