Pectus carinatum: the effects of orthotic bracing on pulmonary function and gradual compression on patient compliance

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ATEŞ O., Karakus O. Z., HAKGÜDER F. G., OLGUNER M., Akgur F. M.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY, cilt.44, sa.3, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 44 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt345
  • Dergi Adı: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Pectus carinatum, Orthotic brace, Pulmonary functions, DEFORMITIES, MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN, CHEST
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) deformity has been considered to be operative. Some authors have shown that postoperative pulmonary function is worsened. They have suggested that compromised chest wall expansion secondary to surgery leads to compromised pulmonary function. Several authors have advocated an orthotic brace for the treatment of PC. Pulmonary functions after orthotic brace treatment have not been investigated.