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Intra-abdominal pectus bar migration--a rare clinical entity: case report.

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  • 1Department Biosurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College London, St Mary's Hospital, London W21NY, UK. rtahmassebi@doctors.org.uk

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|July 5, 2008
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A rare complication of pectus excavatum surgery, intra-abdominal migration of the Ravitch bar, was successfully treated with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). This minimally invasive approach facilitated safe bar removal, even when imaging was inconclusive.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Pectus excavatum repair often involves substernal bar placement.
  • The Highly Modified Ravitch Repair (HMRR) is a surgical technique for pectus excavatum.
  • Bar removal is typically a straightforward procedure.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old male experienced complications during attempted Ravitch bar removal 29 months post-HMRR.
  • Chest X-ray suggested adequate bar placement, but computed tomography (CT) was inconclusive regarding diaphragmatic position.
  • The bar was found to have migrated intra-abdominally to the liver's bare area.

Findings:

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) successfully retrieved the migrated pectus bar.
  • No diaphragmatic defect or hernia was identified despite the bar's intra-abdominal migration.

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  • Intra-abdominal migration of a pectus bar is an uncommon clinical event.

    • Implications:

    • VATS is an effective and safe method for removing migrated pectus bars.
    • This case highlights the potential for rare complications following pectus excavatum repair.
    • Accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive techniques are crucial for managing such rare surgical issues.