Current management of pectus excavatum: a review and update of therapy and treatment recommendations
Pectus excavatum (PE) is a posterior depression of the sternum and adjacent costal
cartilages and is frequently seen by primary care providers. PE accounts for> 90% of …
cartilages and is frequently seen by primary care providers. PE accounts for> 90% of …
Pectus excavatum: more than a matter of aesthetics
F Abdullah, J Harris - Pediatric annals, 2016 - journals.healio.com
Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common congenital chest abnormality, and affects males
5 times more frequently than females. PE results from improper fusion of the ribs with the …
5 times more frequently than females. PE results from improper fusion of the ribs with the …
Repair of pectus excavatum deformities: 30 years of experience with 375 patients
EW Fonkalsrud, JCY Dunn, JB Atkinson - Annals of surgery, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Objective To review the surgical experience with pectus excavatum chest deformities at
UCLA Medical Center during a 30-year period. Background Pectus excavatum is a relatively …
UCLA Medical Center during a 30-year period. Background Pectus excavatum is a relatively …
Pectus excavatum: pathophysiology and clinical characteristics
AC Koumbourlis - Paediatric respiratory reviews, 2009 - Elsevier
Pectus Excavatum is the most common congenital abnormality of the chest wall. In the
majority of the cases the condition is idiopathic. Affected patients tend to have lung volumes …
majority of the cases the condition is idiopathic. Affected patients tend to have lung volumes …
Pectus excavatum: historical background, clinical picture, preoperative evaluation and criteria for operation
RE Kelly Jr - Seminars in pediatric surgery, 2008 - Elsevier
Pectus excavatum is a depression of the sternum and costal cartilages which may present at
birth, or more commonly during the teenage growth spurt. Symptoms of lack of endurance …
birth, or more commonly during the teenage growth spurt. Symptoms of lack of endurance …
[HTML][HTML] Pectus excavatum from a pediatric surgeon's perspective
D Nuss, RJ Obermeyer, RE Kelly Jr - Annals of cardiothoracic …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Historically, pectus excavatum (PE) was reported to be congenital, but in our experience
only 22% are noticed in the first decade of life. Thus far, genetic studies support an …
only 22% are noticed in the first decade of life. Thus far, genetic studies support an …
Indications and guidelines for pectus excavatum repair
FW Frantz - Current opinion in pediatrics, 2011 - journals.lww.com
The findings presented in this review provide objective evidence of the cardiorespiratory
impairment associated with severe pectus excavatum. Clinical identification of affected …
impairment associated with severe pectus excavatum. Clinical identification of affected …
Current management of pectus excavatum
EW Fonkalsrud - World journal of surgery, 2003 - Springer
Pectus excavatum (PE) is one of the most common anomalies of childhood. It occurs in
approximately 1 in every 400 births, with males afflicted 5 times more often than females. PE …
approximately 1 in every 400 births, with males afflicted 5 times more often than females. PE …
[HTML][HTML] Pectus excavatum: a review of diagnosis and current treatment options
I Abid, MAM Ewais, J Marranca… - Journal of Osteopathic …, 2017 - degruyter.com
Osteopathic medicine places a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, and
understanding how chest wall structure may influence function is critical. Pectus excavatum …
understanding how chest wall structure may influence function is critical. Pectus excavatum …
Classification of the dysmorphology of pectus excavatum
MJ Cartoski, D Nuss, MJ Goretsky, VK Proud… - Journal of pediatric …, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: To describe the dysmorphology of pectus excavatum, the most
common congenital chest wall anomaly. METHODS: A stratified sample of 64 patients …
common congenital chest wall anomaly. METHODS: A stratified sample of 64 patients …