Should the pectus bar be removed before pregnancy? Two case reports

P. K. Chang; S. C. Lee; T. W. Huang; C. Tzao; Y. L. Cheng

doi:10.1055/s-0030-1250295

Should the pectus bar be removed before pregnancy? Two case reports

P. K. Chang, S. C. Lee, T. W. Huang, C. Tzao, Y. L. Cheng

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Abstract

The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive repair for pectus excavatum in children and adults. However, it is unclear whether or not the stainless steel bar should be removed before pregnancy. We report on two adult females who had undergone a Nuss repair for pectus excavatum and successfully delivered prior to removal of the pectus bar.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	54-56
Number of pages	3
Journal	Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
Volume	59
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0030-1250295
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

pectus bar
pectus excavatum
pregnancy
Thoracic surgery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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