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External Compressive Bracing With Initial Reduction of Pectus Carinatum: Compliance Is the Key
Stephanie Fraser1, Leanne Harling2, Akshay Patel1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, St George's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Background:
To assess the impact of manipulation and a tailored program for compressive bracing on the quality of life of patients with flexible pectus carinatum.
Methods:
Two hundred forty-nine sequential patients attending a clinic for assessment of pectus carinatum deformities underwent outpatient manipulation and then followed a prescribed schedule of continuous external compressive bracing but without significant progressive tightening.
Results:
There was successful sustained reduction of the deformity in 244 patients with high reported rates of concordance (98%) and satisfaction (94%). Patients experienced a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression (P < .001) and had improved body satisfaction (P < .001). Mild skin irritation occurred in 18% of patients (n = 44), and there were 2 severe cases of skin irritation, 1 of which resulted in abandonment of bracing.
Conclusions:
Manipulation and nontightening compressive bracing was associated with complete concordance, high levels of successful bracing, improved confidence, and reduced psychological morbidity.
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