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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques

Background:

  • Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity.
  • Surgical correction methods vary based on deformity severity.
  • Taulinoplasty, using Pectus Up®, offers an alternative sternal lift via external traction, avoiding mediastinal or pleural invasion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a progressively modified taulinoplasty technique (Pectus Up®).
  • To evaluate the surgical outcomes and patient experience with this modified approach.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of the Pectus Up® technique in pectus excavatum correction.

Main Methods:

  • A modified taulinoplasty (Pectus Up®) technique was applied to 13 pectus excavatum patients.
  • Modifications included skin testing, vertical incision, 3D surgical guides, and partial chondrotomy.
  • Preoperative data, surgical outcomes, and follow-up data were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Quality of life interference averaged 7.2/10, with fatigue on exertion being common (30.8%).
  • No perioperative complications or mortality; 84.6% discharged on postoperative day 2.
  • Median follow-up of 20 months showed low complication rates (allergy, infection), with high aesthetic satisfaction (8.6/10).

Conclusions:

  • The modified taulinoplasty technique provides standardized, reproducible, and consistent outcomes.
  • This approach appears to be a safe and effective therapeutic option for selected pectus excavatum patients.
  • The Pectus Up® technique demonstrates potential for improved patient quality of life and aesthetic results.