[Mini mid-line skin incision--a more cosmetic challenge for surgery of funnel chest: report of a case].

ABSTRACT

We performed a operation using a mini mid-line skin incision for ten-year-old male with funnel chest. The skin incision was made from the level of nipple to the lower end of the xiphoid process. He had sternal elevation as corrective surgery. There was no complication and he discharged at 11th day after surgery. We believe our method is more appropriate in fulfilling the cosmetic needs for the patient of funnel chest.