NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for correction of pectus excavatum / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
; (12): 443-447, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To review the management of NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for the correction of pectus excavatum in 18 patients, and to prevent and treat some complications.@*METHODS@#Eighteen patients with severe pectus excavatum underwent NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy from December 2006 to September 2007.@*RESULTS@#The operation time ranged from 30 to 70 min ( average 45 min). Good Results were achieved for all patients after the operation. All of them recovered and were discharged 5 approximately 7 days after the operation. Minor complications occurred in 2 patients.@*CONCLUSION@#NUSS procedure is microinvasive and has beautiful outlook with shorter operation time and simple handling.The minimally invasive technique has a low complication rate with satisfactory short-term result. Proper management is important for the recovery at the early postoperative stage.
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Assunto principal:
Cirurgia Geral
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Toracoscopia
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Minimamente Invasivos
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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Torácicos
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Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida
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Tórax em Funil
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Métodos
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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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
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article