Removal of migrating pectus bars by video-assisted thoracoscopy

Surgical correction of pectus excavatum deformity with the use of a metal bar strut provides a good cosmetic result with a low complication rate. Reports of pectus bar migration are rare but we report three cases of bar migration which required thoracoscopic removal.

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Published in:European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery 2001-05, Vol.19 (5), p.713-715
Main Authors: Kanegaonkar, R.G., Dussek, J.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Device Removal
Funnel Chest - surgery
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Pectus bar migration
Pectus excavatum
Prostheses and Implants
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the respiratory system
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
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Summary:Surgical correction of pectus excavatum deformity with the use of a metal bar strut provides a good cosmetic result with a low complication rate. Reports of pectus bar migration are rare but we report three cases of bar migration which required thoracoscopic removal.
ISSN:1010-7940
1873-734X
DOI:10.1016/S1010-7940(01)00651-0