A Sensorized Nuss Bar for Patient-Specific Treatment of Pectus Excavatum

A Sensorized Nuss Bar for Patient-Specific Treatment of Pectus Excavatum

Pectus Excavatum is an anatomical deformation characterized by a depression of the anterior chest wall. Nuss technique (representing the current clinical golden standard) consists in the introduction of a corrective metal bar, in order to raise the sternum in its anatomic natural position. Nowadays,...

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Main Authors: Stefano Betti, Gastone Ciuti, Leonardo Ricotti, Marco Ghionzoli, Filippo Cavallo, Antonio Messineo, Arianna Menciassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
implantable sensorized device
Nuss technique
Pectus Excavatum
pressure/force monitoring system
smart prostheses
thoracic surgery
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/14/10/18096

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