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Transuterine Fetal Tracheal Occlusion Model in Mice
Published on: February 5, 2021
[Current development in therapy of congenital funnel chest]
1Department of Breast Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100144, P.R.China.
Objective:
To review the current development in therapy of congenital funnel chest.
Methods:
Recent literature concerning the development of the treatment method for congenital funnel chest was extensively reviewed and summarized.
Results:
The main therapies for congenital funnel chest are thoracoplasty (Ravitch sternum elevation procedure and minimal invasive Nuss procedure) and prosthesis implantation. The magnetic mini-mover procedure and the vacuum bell are still in the research phase.
Conclusion:
Besides the improvement in function, the requirement in appearance after surgery is also improved in the treatment of congenital funnel chest. The minimally invasive surgery and non-invasive procedures could be expected in the future.
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