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Recurrent chest wall anomalies.

Paul M Colombani1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, CMSC 7-113, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|May 3, 2003
PubMed
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Chest wall anomaly recurrence, while rare for some congenital types, can occur after pectus carinatum or excavatum repair. Secondary repair is often needed, requiring individualized treatment plans for excellent outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Congenital malformations

Background:

  • Chest wall anomalies encompass diverse malformations necessitating surgical correction.
  • Recurrence after initial repair is a recognized complication, potentially requiring secondary interventions.
  • Certain congenital anomalies like bifid sternum and Poland's anomaly have low recurrence rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the occurrence and management of chest wall anomaly recurrences.
  • To highlight specific conditions with higher recurrence risks, such as pectus deformities.
  • To emphasize the need for tailored surgical strategies for recurrent chest wall deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature concerning chest wall anomaly recurrence.

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  • Analysis of recurrence patterns for specific conditions including pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum.
  • Discussion of factors influencing recurrence, such as age at initial repair.

    • Main Results:

    • Congenital anomalies like bifid sternum, pentalogy of Cantrell, Jeune's syndrome, and Poland's anomaly rarely recur.
    • Pectus carinatum recurrence is more common, especially in patients operated on before skeletal maturity.
    • Pectus excavatum recurrence occurs in approximately 5% of cases, potentially leading to conditions like floating sternum or acquired Jeune's syndrome.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrence of chest wall anomalies necessitates individualized reoperative approaches.
    • Optimal timing and surgical techniques are crucial for successful secondary repair.
    • Excellent outcomes are generally achievable with appropriate management of recurrent chest wall deformities.