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Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban · May 2008
[NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for correction of pectus excavatum].
- Wen-liang Liu, Feng-lei Yu, and Bang-liang Yin.
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. liuwenliang1859@163.com
- Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2008 May 1; 33 (5): 443-7.
ObjectiveTo review the management of NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for the correction of pectus excavatum in 18 patients, and to prevent and treat some complications.MethodsEighteen patients with severe pectus excavatum underwent NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy from December 2006 to September 2007.ResultsThe operation time ranged from 30 to 70 min ( average 45 min). Good Results were achieved for all patients after the operation. All of them recovered and were discharged 5 approximately 7 days after the operation. Minor complications occurred in 2 patients.ConclusionNUSS procedure is microinvasive and has beautiful outlook with shorter operation time and simple handling.The minimally invasive technique has a low complication rate with satisfactory short-term result. Proper management is important for the recovery at the early postoperative stage.
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