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Lung Function after the Minimal Invasive Pectus Excavatum Repair (Nuss Procedure)
Background The Nuss procedure was introduced at our center in 1999. The operation was mainly performed for cosmesis. Little information is available regarding the influence of this operation on lung function. Methods The aim of this study, a prospective analysis, was to analyze the effect of the Nuss procedure on lung function variables. Between 1999 and 2007 a total of 203 patients with pectus excavatum were treated with the Nuss procedure, of whom 145 (104 male, 41 female) were located at Emma Children’s Hospital. In the latter subset of consecutive patients, static lung function variables [total lung capacity (TLC), functional residual capacity (FRC), vital capacity (VC)] and dynamic lung function variables [forced expired volume in 1 s (FEV1), maximum expiratory flow (MEF50)] were performed using spirometry and body box measurements at four time points: prior to operation Some of these data were presented at the International Surgical Week
A self-locking loop as an alternative to purse-string suture in colon anastomosis: a feasibility study
Tubo gástrico isoperistáltico de grande curvatura gástrica com sutura mecânica no tratamento cirúrgico do câncer de esôfago irressecável
Clinical Benefit of Gastric Staple Line Reinforcement (SLR) in Gastrointestinal Surgery: a Meta-analysis
Determination of the Mechanical Requirements for a Progressive Correction System of Pectus Excavatum in Children
Ileoanal Anastomosis with Ileal Reservoir Following Total Colectomy and Mucosal Proctectomy
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