European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery · 2008 · 30 citations · 6 references
MedicinePlastic SurgerySurgeryAesthetic SurgeryCardiothoracic SurgeryCardiac CatheterizationChest Wall DeformitiesChest Wall SurgeryMinimally Invasive Cardiothoracic SurgeryCardiac TraumaMinimal Invasive AccessMinimally Invasive Pectus RepairPectus Carinatum RepairPectus Excavatum RepairPuncture WoundsVascular Puncture
Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) provides a minimal access approach to correct pectus excavatum deformities. Cardiovascular complications represent a rare but catastrophic complication of this cosmetic operation. We describe a modification to the technique following a case of cardiac puncture.
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