Criteria for Pectus Repair: Update Course 2015

Space: StayCurrentMD Author: Dr. Whit Holcomb Published: 2019-01-11

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Dr. Whit Holcomb

Cardiology

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Introduction to Surgical Criteria

Discussion on the criteria for surgical repair of excavatum in children, focusing on the significance of symptoms and Haller index values.

Topic overview

Dr. Whit Holcomb discusses pectus deformities. His presentation includes nickel allergy testing instances, how to prevent infection and avoid cardiac injurywith the nuss repair, pectus excavatum using a sub-xiphoid incision, post-operative pain management, approach to post-operativerib flaring, new techniques to repairing the deformity, and dynamic compression devicetreatment plan.

Intended audience: Healthcare professionals and clinicians.

Categories

Specialty

Cardiology

Disease/Condition

Infection

Anatomy/Organ System

Cardiovascular System

Procedure/Intervention

Nuss Repair Reconstruction Reconstruction Repair Repair

Topic Format

Technique Videos/OP Notes Updates Work-up and Treatment

Clinical Task

Management

Keywords

surgical criteria repair excavatum Haller index symptoms pediatric surgery respiratory function cosmetic concerns thoracic deformities cardiopulmonary health surgical indications patient assessment quality of life shortness of breath exercise tolerance clinical evaluation surgical outcomes patient symptoms chest wall

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#PediatricSurgery #Excavatum #HallerIndex #SurgicalCriteria #RespiratoryHealth #ThoracicSurgery #PatientCare #QualityOfLife #CosmeticSurgery #ClinicalAssessment #SurgicalOutcomes #ChestDeformities #PediatricHealth #ShortnessOfBreath #ExerciseTolerance #SurgicalIndications #PatientSymptoms #HealthCare #MedicalEducation

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