The use of sternal wedge osteotomy in pectus surgery: when is it necessary?

Conclusions A sternal wedge osteotomy is more commonly performed in patients with pectus excavatum compared to those with pectus carinatum. All redo and pectus arcuatum cases need a wedge osteotomy for proper correction. Wedge osteotomy is very likely in more aggressive corrections with more rib resections.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research