Pectus Updates and Special Considerations in Marfan Syndrome

Stephanie Fraser; Anne Child; Ian Hunt

doi:10.4081/pr.2017.7227

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Pediatr. Rep.2017, 9(4), 7227;https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2017.7227

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Abstract

Congenital chest wall or pectus deformities including pectus excavatum (funnel chest) and pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) affect a significant proportion of the general population and up to 70% of patients with Marfan syndrome. Patients often experience significant morbidity and psychological distress, which can worsen with age. Here we discuss new techniques for both operative and non-operative treatment of pectus deformity, the importance of a welltimed intervention and special considerations in patients with Marfan syndrome.

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Pectus excavatum; Pectus carinatum; Marfan; bracing; surgery

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