Preface

Chest wall anomalies are a common pediatric surgical problem. In this issue, we will look at a wide range of chest problems including pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, Slipping Rib Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, and the need for chest reconstruction after resection for cancer. As the most common chest wall problem faced by pediatric surgeons, there is a special emphasis on pectus excavatum. This includes new insights into the quantification of excavatum, physiologic impact, quality of life, complications of repair, surgical modifications, applicability to adult pectus patients, and importantly, management of postoperative pain.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research