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¹Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz-34, A-8036 Graz, Austria. amulya.saxena@meduni-graz.at

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The Pectus Less Invasive Extrapleural Repair (PLIER) procedure effectively corrects pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum with small incisions and minimal blood loss. This technique offers excellent aesthetic outcomes, making it a viable option for low-risk pediatric patients.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic surgery
Pediatric surgery
Minimally invasive surgery

Background:

Pectus deformities, including pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, affect chest wall structure.
Surgical correction is often necessary for functional and aesthetic reasons.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the initial clinical experience with the Pectus Less Invasive Extrapleural Repair (PLIER) procedure for pectus deformity correction.
Assess the safety and efficacy of the PLIER technique in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

The PLIER procedure involves a small midline chest incision to create a retrosternal space.
Costal cartilages are excised, and metal struts are used to stabilize the reconstructed chest wall.

Main Results:

The study included 35 patients (25 pectus excavatum, 10 pectus carinatum) with a median age of 15.2 years.
Mean operative time was 85 minutes with a mean incision size of 7.5 cm, and no intraoperative complications were reported.
Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 2 years, demonstrating successful correction.

Conclusions:

The PLIER procedure is suitable for correcting both pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum.
Advantages include small incisions, short operation times, and minimal blood loss.
Excellent aesthetic results suggest PLIER as a valuable surgical option for low-risk pediatric patients.