Outcome of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults

Autor: Ayman M. Shaalan, Ibrahim Kasb, Eman E. Elwakeel, Yusra A. Elkamali
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: 10.1186/s13019-017-0635-z
Popis: Abstract Background Pectus Excavatum (PEx) is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, accounting for over 90% of all chest wall deformities. Surgical correction is recommended because severe PEx can affect the physical and psychological development of patients. The aim of our study was to assess the impact of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults during hospital course and results after 1 year. Methods Prospective study was carried out on 86 adult patients aged ≥ 15 years, 52 males and 34 females (mean age was 26 ± 1.5 years). All cases were divided into two groups, group I: (15–25 years old) and group II: (> 25 years old). Preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were reviewed. Statistical analysis was performed. Results Statistical analyses revealed significant improvement postoperatively of cosmetic satisfaction (P-value
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