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, vol.44, no.3, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/ejcts/ezt345
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CARDIO-THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Pectus carinatum, Orthotic brace, Pulmonary functions, DEFORMITIES, MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN, CHEST
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.