| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882446 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair can be performed safely in adults. This approach is technically more challenging in adults with one-third of the patients requiring two struts for optimal repair. The risk of strut displacement is higher than in the pediatric population. The long-term effectiveness and durability of this procedure in adults is still unknown.
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Authors
Swee H. MD, Angela M. MD, Tuan H. MD, PhD, Adriana MD, Claude MD, Penny RN, Christopher MD,