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: Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research