A retrospective study on the impact of bar flipping on the recurrence of pectus excavatum after the Nuss procedure

Abstract Background The Nuss procedure is widely used to correct pectus excavatum. Bar displacement is a common complication associated with this procedure. How the flipping of the bar affects pectus excavatum recurrence has not been reported. In our study, we discuss this and also offer an easier m...

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Main Authors: Yu-Jiun Fan, Po-Cheng Lo, Yuan-Yu Hsu, I-Shiang Tzeng, Bo-Chun Wei, Yeung-Leung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01621-9