Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 209-217, August 2008

Minimally invasive surgical repair of pectus excavatum

  • Donald Nuss, MB, ChB, FACS, FRCS(c), FAAP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Donald Nuss, MB, ChB, FACS, FRCS(c), FAAP, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Pediatric Surgery, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507.

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia.

The minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum has become widely accepted. The number of patients presenting for repair has increased dramatically. There have been many technical improvements over 20 years that have made the procedure much safer and more successful. The complications have been identified and preventative measures instituted. The long-term results have shown a 95% good to excellent outcome, and patient satisfaction studies have shown similar results.

Keywords: Minimally invasive, Pectus excavatum repair, Thoracoscopy, Nickel allergy

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PII: S1055-8586(08)00020-6

doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2008.03.003

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 209-217, August 2008

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