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- Title
External longitudinal titanium support for the repair of complex pectus excavatum in adults.
- Authors
Puma, Francesco; Vannucci, Jacopo; Santoprete, Stefano
- Abstract
Several techniques exist for the repair of complex pectus excavatum. The placement of retrosternal metal bars improves the results by reducing the recurrence rate, but entails several possible risks, complications and disadvantages. A new method, specifically conceived for the repair of severe, asymmetric forms in adult patients, is reported. The corrected bone is fixed in the proper position by two, patient-customized, titanium struts, externally screwed to the manubrium and sternal body. Any retrosternal bar is thus avoided, reducing possible complications, without hampering the chest wall dynamic. In this particularly difficult issue, this technique provides long-term good functional, mechanical and cosmetic results and does not entail a second surgery for struts removal.
- Subjects
PECTUS excavatum; TITANIUM; RIB abnormalities; STERNUM abnormalities; RIB surgery; STERNUM surgery
- Publication
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2012, Vol 42, Issue 6, pe166
- ISSN
1010-7940
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ejcts/ezs485