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: Kara, M., Gundogdu, A. G., Kadioglu, S. Z., Cayirci, E. C., Taskin, N. Tags: Thoracic Source Type: research