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¹Thoracic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes Timisoara, Romania. acnicodin@gmail.com

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Summary

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The Nuss procedure offers a safe and effective minimally invasive surgical correction for pectus excavatum, yielding good short-term therapeutic and cosmetic results for patients.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic surgery
Pediatric surgery
Surgical innovation

Background:

Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common anterior chest wall deformity, affecting approximately 1 in 1000 live births.
The Nuss procedure, introduced in 1998, provides a minimally invasive alternative to traditional pectus excavatum repair, avoiding cartilage resection and sternotomy.

Observation:

This study evaluated seven patients with pectus excavatum treated with the Nuss procedure.
The operations were performed by the first all-Romanian surgical team utilizing the Nuss technique.

Findings:

No intraoperative complications occurred.
Three patients experienced postoperative complications (two pleural effusions, one wound dehiscence), all successfully resolved.
Patients and parents reported good therapeutic and cosmetic outcomes.

Implications:

The Nuss procedure demonstrates safety and efficacy for pectus excavatum correction.
Further long-term studies are warranted to fully assess the durability and outcomes of this minimally invasive technique.