'Short Bars Crossed' to Remodel the Entire Chest Wall in Children and Adolescents with Pectus Excavatum.
J Pediatr Surg
; 59(10): 161590, 2024 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-38914508
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The cross-bar technique of minimally invasive pectus excavatum (PE) correction remains underreported, which is especially true of pediatric patients. We therefore reviewed the experience of a Turkish and an Austrian center. An additional novelty characterizing both pediatric cohorts was the use of short bars.METHODS:
In a retrospective study, pediatric PE corrections involving 'short bars crossed' were analyzed for complications and intra-/postoperative outcomes. Cases with two or three bars were included, given that a horizontal third bar was placed whenever considered useful for upper-chest elevation. All bars were fitted with a single stabilizer near the surgical entry point. In the Austrian center, intercostal nerve cryoablation was used for pain management. Descriptive statistics are presented.RESULTS:
Seventy-eight patients ≤18 years old were evaluable at the Turkish (n = 56) and Austrian (n = 22) centers. Total median values were 16.2 (IQR 15.1-17.4) years for age and 4.60 (IQR 3.50-6.11) for Haller index. Ten mild or moderate complications (12.8%) were observed, including just one revision requirement due to bar migration (1.28%). Intercostal nerve cryoablation (n = 13) was associated with longer surgical procedures at 150 (IQR 137-171) versus 80 (IQR 60-100) minutes but with shorter hospital stays, given an IQR of 3-4 days versus 4-5 days.CONCLUSION:
'Short bars crossed'-with a single stabilizer in a ventral position close to the surgical entry point-ensure a wide distribution of forces, protect against bar migration, are safe and effective, and offer stability at an age characterized by growth and physical activity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.Key words
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Funnel Chest
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
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Europa
Language:
En
Year:
2024
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Article