Pectus Excavatum

Kelly, Robert E.; Nuss, Donald L.

doi:10.1007/b136543_43

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“…As a consequence, patients avoid activities, such as swimming, that involve chest exposure and disengage themselves from social activities and sports. [5][6][7][8][9] The Nuss procedure has been shown to be a safe surgical approach for repair of pectus excavatum, providing satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes that result in enhanced quality of life. 6,10,11 Prior to correction, surgeons routinely inform patients about the expected aesthetic outcome, but this information is limited to a verbal or schematic impression.…”

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