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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Main Authors: Der-En Keong, I-Shiang Tzeng, Nay Htut, Yu-Jiun Fan, Min-Shiau Hsieh, Yeung-Leung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02685-z