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Two-staged Correction for Pouter Pigeon Chest: A Less Invasive Procedure.

Yasushi Mochizuki¹, Akihiko Oyama², Akiyoshi Kajikawa¹

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan.

Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|May 19, 2025

Summary

This study introduces a novel, minimally invasive two-stage surgical technique for correcting pouter pigeon chest deformity. The innovative approach offers a less invasive alternative to traditional methods for pectus excavatum repair.

Keywords:

Nuss procedure Ravitch procedure Turner's syndrome pouter pigeon chest

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Background:

Traditional surgical correction for pouter pigeon chest deformity involves extensive procedures like total costal cartilage removal and sternal dissection.
Minimally invasive techniques are sought to reduce surgical morbidity and improve patient outcomes.

Observation:

A novel two-stage surgical technique was developed for pouter pigeon chest deformity.
The first stage utilized the Nuss procedure to elevate the depressed lower chest.
The second stage, performed 30 months later, involved minimal costal cartilage excision and manubriosternal osteotomy for upper chest correction.

Findings:

The minimally invasive technique resulted in significantly reduced operative time and blood loss (20 mL).
The patient experienced a short postoperative hospital stay (7 days).
The two-stage approach effectively corrected both lower and upper chest deformities.

Implications:

This novel technique offers a less invasive surgical option for pouter pigeon chest deformity, potentially reducing recovery time and complications.
The procedure's reliance on manual bending of costal cartilages suggests suitability for younger patients, specifically early teenagers.
Further research and application in a broader patient cohort are warranted to validate long-term efficacy and refine indications.