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Mariela Dore1, Paloma Triana Junco1, Carlos De La Torre1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is feasible even in extremely severe cases. This approach successfully corrected severe sternum depression in an 8-year-old girl, resolving all symptoms and improving cardiopulmonary function.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is debated for extremely severe cases.
- Open repair is often preferred for severe pectus excavatum (PE).
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