Impact of delayed removal of pectus bar on outcomes following Nuss repair: a retrospective analysis
Abstract Background Usually, pectus bars are removed 3 years after the Nuss procedure in patients with pectus excavatum. However, the optimal timing for postoperative pectus bar removal remains undefined. Our study investigated the effects of delayed pectus bar removal after Nuss repairs. Methods Re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02685-z |