ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the operation method and curative effect of small incision minimally invasivepectus excavatum with non thoracoscopic xiphoid.Methods Clinical data of 12 cases with small incision minimally invasive pectus excavatum non thoracoscopic subxiphoid were retrospectively analyzed The index operation time,operation of the surgical bleeding,postoperative complications,postoperative hospitalization time and curative effect evaluation etc,were analyzed.Results 12 patients were successfully completed surgery.The time of operation was (35 ± 8)min;intraoperative blood loss was 5-20 mL,average 10mL;1 patients had pneumothorax postoperative complications;postoperative hospitalization time 3-7day,average 5days;postoperative effect evaluation were excellent in 12 cases.Conclusion Non thoracoscope assisted small incision under xiphoid minimally invasive pectus excavatum surgery is minimally invasive,beautiful appearance,reliable effect and other advantages,and can simplify the operation steps for primary hospital.