How pulmonary function changes after pectus excavatum correction surgery
Conclusions
Minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair has a positive impact on the quality of life of pectus excavatum patients, but a negative impact on forced vital capacity. Follow-up studies are needed to assess the long-term changes in pulmonary function after this operation.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Kuru, P., Dudakli, A., Mursaloglu, H., Arikan, H., Oktay, A., Yuksel, M. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research
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