Electrocardiographic characteristics of patients with funnel chest before and after surgical correction using pectus bar: A new association with precordial J wave pattern

Tanner, Hildegard; Bischof, Désirée; Roten, Laurent; Hoksch, Beatrix; Seiler, Jens; Schmid, Ralph A.; Delacrétaz, Etienne

doi:10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2015.12.004

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“…Abnormalities in electrocardiogram results, most commonly right bundle branch block and signs of atrial and ventricular hypertrophy, are frequently seen in patients with PE. 28 Sinus arrhythmias and premature ventricular beats have also been reported. 29…”

Section: Many Patients May Not Have Symptoms Until Adolescencementioning

confidence: 99%

Pectus Excavatum: A Review of Diagnosis and Current Treatment Options

Abid¹,

Ewais²,

Marranca³

et al. 2017

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

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Osteopathic medicine places a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, and understanding how chest wall structure may influence function is critical. Pectus excavatum is a common congenital chest wall defect in which the sternum is depressed posteriorly. Patients may present with complaints of chest wall discomfort, exercise intolerance, and tachycardia. The medical implications, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients with pectus excavatum are reviewed.

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Section: Many Patients May Not Have Symptoms Until Adolescencementioning

confidence: 99%

Pectus Excavatum: A Review of Diagnosis and Current Treatment Options

Abid¹,

Ewais²,

Marranca³

et al. 2017

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

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“…Наступним етапом проводять інструментальні дослідження стану кардіореспіраторної системи. Усім пацієнтам необхідно виконати електрокардіограму у 12 відведеннях, за результатами обстеження найчастіше визначається блокада правої ніжки пучка Гіса та ознаки гіпертрофії передсердь і шлуночків, синусові аритмії, також повідомлялося про шлуночкові екстрасистолії [18]. Необхідним є виконання ехокардіографії для виключення значних змін та анатомічних аномалій.…”

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The stages of examination, diagnosis and correction of pectus excavatum in children

Kaminska,

Dihtiar

2024

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Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity. It creates cosmetic defect, affects the psycho-emotional state and causes functional disorders the organs of mediastinum and lungs. From the beginning, clinical symptoms may not be noticeable, but as a child grows, the deformity progresses, becomes asymmetric and spreads to the ribs, irreversible spine disorders occur, cardiopulmonary system dysfunctions increase, and a psychological complex of physical inferiority is formed. The article discusses the main clinical manifestations of pectus excavatum, diagnostic features, and indications for choosing treatment method. The proposed algorithm is based on the synthesis of the knowledge of related specialists about the scope of necessary examinations, the joint participation of a multidisciplinary team in making a clinical diagnosis, determining the most rational tactics, and choosing modern treatment methods for a specific patient.

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