Modified Nuss operation using introducer-bar complex for pectus excavatum in adults: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shortcoming of traditional Nuss operation on adults is gradually found in the clinical practice. A new kind of introducer-bar complex was introduced. However, there is limited evidence regarding its safety and efficacy. Therefore, a single center, retrospective study was conducted to address this issue.

Methods

Patients with pectus excavatum who underwent surgery between January 2015 and June 2017 were consecutively enrolled in this study. In all, 52 patients underwent the modified procedure using the introducer-bar complex (new procedure group), whereas 48 underwent the traditional anti-Nuss procedure (traditional procedure group). Outcomes analysis of balanced baseline was performed to compare the intraoperative and postoperative short-term outcomes.

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SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8456631 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature