Minimally invasive repaire of pectus excavatum: A report of 53 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

1 week,7 cases of pneumothorax,11 cases of subcutaneous emphysema,3 cases of bar rotation,and 4 cases of unilateral stabilizing bar displacement.Incisional infection was found in 3 cases,2 of which received a removal of the bar and 1 of which was cured with debridement and dressing changes.During a follow-up evaluation for 3~28 months,the outcomes were calssified as excellent in 42 cases,good in 4 cases,fair in 3 cases,and poor in 4 cases. Conclusions The Nuss procedure is safe and effective for the correction of pecrus excavatum in children.