Close Examination of the Bar Removal Procedure: The Surgeons' Voice

Survey of 116 Chest Wall International Group surgeons reveals bar removal procedure complications are significantly underreported, with 28% experiencing severe bleeding and 73.5% reporting postoperative complications. Despite 64% rating the procedure as intermediate-to-high risk, most surgeons do not prepare operating rooms with appropriate backup resources, highlighting a critical gap between risk perception and preventive action.