Repair of Pectus Excavatum in an Adult: An Example of Disease Progression

Benefits of operative repair include both cosmetic and psychological improvement for the patient, but studies show that correction may prevent future cardiopulmonary dysfunction.1 Children with PE may not exhibit any symptoms at a young age due to the pliability of their chest wall.

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Published in:The American surgeon 2016-09, Vol.82 (9), p.785-786
Main Authors: Howe, Harold, Bhatia, Gautam, Wright, Christopher C., Davis, Barry R., Gates, Robert L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac arrhythmia
Catheters
Disease Progression
Funnel Chest - physiopathology
Funnel Chest - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Orthopedic Procedures - instrumentation
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
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Summary:Benefits of operative repair include both cosmetic and psychological improvement for the patient, but studies show that correction may prevent future cardiopulmonary dysfunction.1 Children with PE may not exhibit any symptoms at a young age due to the pliability of their chest wall.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481608200936