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[Funnel chest: filling technique with deep custom made implant]
J P Chavoin1, M Dahan, J L Grolleau
1Service de chirurgie plastique et des brûlés, CHU Rangueil, 1, avenue J.-Poulhès, TSA 50032, 31059 cedex 9, Toulouse, France. chavoin.jp@chu-toulouse.fr <chavoin.jp@chu-toulouse.fr>
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|June 13, 2003
Summary
This study details a minimally invasive surgical technique for treating funnel chest using custom silicone implants. The procedure offers good results and few complications for patients seeking aesthetic improvement.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Biomaterials engineering
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Context:
- Pectus excavatum, or funnel chest, is a common congenital chest wall deformity.
- The condition is primarily a cosmetic concern, rarely causing significant cardiopulmonary impairment.
- Patient motivation for surgical correction is often psychological discomfort due to aesthetic concerns.
Purpose:
- To present a surgical treatment for funnel chest using custom-made silicone elastomer prostheses.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a minimally invasive technique involving deep placement of prostheses.
- To highlight the advantages of this approach for patients with morphological chest deformities.
Summary:
- A cohort of 97 patients underwent surgical correction of funnel chest over 9 years.
- The technique involves implanting custom-made silicone elastomer prostheses deep, behind muscle and aponeuroses.
- This approach is justified by the typically morphological nature of the deformity and the psychological impact on patients.
Impact:
- The described surgical technique offers a simple, non-invasive option for funnel chest correction.
- The study demonstrates good clinical outcomes and a low rate of complications.
- This approach addresses patient dissatisfaction stemming from aesthetic concerns, improving psychological well-being.