Outcomes, quality of life, and long-term results after pectus repair from around the globe

Additionally, in collaboration with psychologists in Norfolk, a methodology was devised to measure the psychosocial as well as the physical benefits of the procedure. Extensive independent multinational and multi-institutional data demonstrate repair of pectus excavatum using the Nuss procedure results in marked improvement in both physical function and body image. This report reviews the outcomes, quality of life, and long-term results of numerous centers worldwide since the introduction of the procedure.