Marfan's syndrome is a systemic disorder of connective tissue caused by mutations in the
extracellular matrix protein fibrillin 1. Cardinal manifestations include proximal aortic …

Background Despite numerous published reports, there is no consensus in the literature as
to whether the surgical repair of the pectus excavatum improves cardiovascular function. As …

The purpose of this study was to use a meta-analytical technique to examine the efficacy of
surgical repair of pectus excavatum on pulmonary function. Studies were retrieved via …

Background Cardiac compression in pectus excavatum (PE) deformity and effect of PE
surgery on cardiac function in adults have been debated. We examined the effect of PE …

The closed or “Nuss” repair of pectus excavatum is widely accepted for correction of
moderate to severe deformities. Patients typically report significant subjective improvements …

Background The cardiopulmonary benefits of pectus excavatum repair have been debated.
Echocardiographic speckle-tracking strain and strain rate have been used to evaluate and …

OBJECTIVES Patients with pectus excavatum have compromised cardiac function during
exercise. We hypothesized that the Nuss technique would improve cardiopulmonary …

Patients with pectus excavatum (PE) frequently present with complaints of exercise
intolerance and cardiopulmonary symptoms. There continues to be controversy regarding …

Patients with pectus excavatum (PE) often describe improvements in exercise stamina
following corrective surgery. Studies have investigated the surgical effect on physiological …

BACKGROUND: Pectus Carinatum is a common congenital chest wall malformation. Until
recently the mainstay of treatment was surgical remodeling of the deformed chest wall. Initial …