Non-surgical approaches to the management of chest wall deformities

JZ Kwong, BCH Gulack - Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Chest wall deformities in children encompass a broad spectrum of disorders but pectus
excavatum and carinatum are by far the most common. Treatment varies substantially by …

Ravitch surgery or dynamic compression bracing for pectus carinatum: a retrospective cohort study

H van Braak, SA de Beer, S Zwaveling… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Pectus carinatum is a pediatric condition that can be treated by dynamic
compression system (DCS) bracing or surgery. Several publications on DCS bracing or …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic compression therapy for pectus carinatum in children and adolescents: factors for success

S de Beer, S Volcklandt, J de Jong, M Oomen… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Pectus carinatum (PC) is a congenital chest wall deformity. In childhood, it is
increasingly treated with dynamic compression therapy. Factors for success for dynamic …

Changes in self-image after pectus carinatum brace treatment

BA Orrick, AL Pierce, SF McElroy - Journal of pediatric surgery, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Background/Purpose Pectus carinatum (PC) is a chest wall deformity resulting in
anterior protrusion of the chest. PC does not typically result in significant physical or …

Outcomes From a Nurse Practitioner Led Dynamic Compression System Bracing Program for Pectus Carinatum

S Trinidad, E McKenna, T Jenkins, C Bates… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Dynamic compression system (DCS) is often effective at treating pectus
carinatum (PC). However, some patients will fail therapy. This study reports outcomes from a …

Evaluating Inter-and Intraobserver Agreement on Pectus Carinatum Severity and Treatment Outcomes: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessment …

H van Braak, SA de Beer, S Zwaveling… - European Journal of …, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Background Visual examination is crucial for assessing pectus carinatum (PC) severity and
treatment results. This cross-sectional study evaluates the inter-and intraobserver …

The role of anthropologic measurements in pectus carinatum brace treatment evaluation

P Omaník, K Kozlíková, N Daumová… - Measurement Science …, 2022 - sciendo.com
Objectives: Brace treatment in children with pectus carinatum has become the method of
choice during the last decade. The authors evaluate the role of anthropometric …

复合式胸壁畸形的联合微创手术治疗

王磊, 蒋连勇, 徐佩, 毕锐, 胡睿, 谢晓, 刘洪涛… - 中华胸部外科电子 …, 2023 - thecjts.cn
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第3 期Chin J Thorac Surg(Electronic Edition),Aug 2023,Vol. 10,No. 3 漏斗胸与鸡胸是最常见的 …

Bracing of children with pectus carinatum: A literature review

AS Tochilina, DV Ryzhikov… - Pediatric …, 2024 - journals.eco-vector.com
BACKGROUND: Conservative treatment of children with carinatum is currently an urgent
and unresolved problem despite the wide range of techniques available. Conservative …

Professionals' Perspectives on Pectus Carinatum Bracing: The Biopsychosocial Dimensions and Collaborative Approaches

K Pettersson - 2024 - diva-portal.org
Treatment should focus on improving quality of life aspects, which can be achieved through
acceptance of the deformity or orthotic interventions. Future research should focus on …