改良胸骨上举术治疗漏斗胸

目的探讨改良胸骨上举术治疗漏斗胸以取得操作简便、创伤小、不易复发的手术方法。方法通过松解剑突后牵拉纤维束、矫正胸肋软骨反向关节畸形、胸骨前板V形截骨钢丝固定、斜形切除部分软骨牵拉固定等改进胸骨上举术方法治疗漏斗胸。结果1997年3月以来，治疗8例漏斗胸患儿，其中4例术前心率快者术中解除胸骨压迫后心率立即减缓。术中出血少，术后胸部形态恢复正常，活动能力明显改善。未出现气胸、感染等并发症。随访6个月～1年，未见畸形复发。结论改良胸骨上举术治疗漏斗胸畸形是安全有效的治疗方法。     

胸腔镜胸骨支撑矫形术治疗漏斗胸17例临床分析

<正>漏斗胸是一种常见的胸壁畸形,手术矫形是唯一有效的治疗方法。对有呼吸循环系统症状,发育受到影响或胸廓畸形严重,对外观影响较大,导致心理受到影响者均应及时手术。传统上多采用胸骨翻转术和胸骨抬举术或胸肋抬举术进行矫治,但这些术式均存在创伤大,需切除部分畸形肋软     

先天性漏斗胸的微创外科治疗

目的：探讨微创手术治疗先天性漏斗胸的临床疗效及美容效果。方法：采用胸腔镜辅助或胸骨后肋软骨离断、部分切除，TC4钛合金钢板胸骨后支撑矫正治疗24例漏斗胸患儿。结果：达到畸形胸廓矫正和胸壁外表及完整性美观美容。结论：微创手术是治疗先天性漏斗胸的理想的美容手术方式。     

胸壁、胸膜

胸壁切除及重建外科的进展（综述）；胸骨抬举加钢板固定纠治幼儿漏斗胸；腋下小切口治疗小儿急性脓胸84例；胸壁肿瘤的诊断与外科治疗；胸腔镜下钢板植入胸骨抬举术治疗小儿漏斗胸     

先天性漏斗胸外科治疗36例

漏斗胸（pectus excavatum）是一种常见的小儿胸壁畸形，发病率为0．1％～0．3％。其主要特点是以剑突为中心的胸骨下段及相应的肋软骨向后凹陷，心脏受压，移位，肺的扩张受到抑制，影响患者的心肺功能；同时胸壁畸形的外观，可造成患者自卑感，心理损害。我院自1994年2月到2006年3月手术治疗36例漏斗胸患者，近期效果良好。     

改良胸骨翻转加大网膜填塞术治疗小儿漏斗胸

漏斗胸为小儿常见的胸壁畸形 ,手术方法较多 ,效果不一。我们近年来采用改良胸骨翻转加大网膜填塞术矫治漏斗胸 15例 ,效果满意 ,现总结如下。临床资料　 15例中男 12例 ,女 3例 ,年龄 4～ 13岁 ,平均(6 6± 2 4 )岁 ;体重 13～ 34kg ,平均 (173± 4 7)kg。伴轻度脊柱侧弯 2例 ,房间隔缺损 1例。 5例术前无明显症状 ,余均有反复呼吸道感染史 ,活动后气促 ,活动量较同龄小儿减少。 3例有肺炎史。查体 :全组中 2例伴右侧胸廓轻度突出畸形 (不对称漏斗胸 ) ,其余均为对称性漏斗胸。 6例心脏听诊于胸骨左缘 2～ 3肋间可闻及 1～ 2 /VI收缩期杂…     

胸壁、胸膜

改良胸骨抬举术治疗儿童先天性漏斗胸268例；巨大局限性胸膜纤维性间皮瘤3例；胸腔镜下微创漏斗胸矫形术15例分析；先天性漏斗胸Nuss术与改良Ravitch术的比较；105例胸壁肿瘤的诊断和外科治疗；恶性胸腔积液的治疗现状；     

胸壁、胸膜

带血管蒂胸骨翻转术治疗漏斗胸76例；小儿先天性漏斗胸的治疗决策；钢板胸骨悬吊术矫治婴幼儿漏斗胸的效果[编者按]     

改良带腹直肌蒂胸骨翻转术治疗小儿漏斗胸

目的 探讨小儿漏斗胸的手术治疗方法。方法 １９８７年以来采用改良带腹直肌蒂胸骨翻转术,对２０例小儿漏斗胸患者进行手术治疗。结果 ２０例漏斗胸患者矫正均满意,经６～３６个月随访无复发,其中术前行骨质密度检测的患者,手术后６个月复查,检测值与术前相同。结论 改良带腹直肌蒂胸骨翻转术具有操作简便、出血少、胸肋片血运好、术后恢复快、凹陷畸形矫正满意、无复发等优点。值得在临床上推广。     

经胸骨正中切口直视Nuss手术治疗先天性心脏病合并漏斗胸的单中心经验

目的探究经胸骨正中切口实施直视Nuss手术治疗先天性心脏病(先心病)合并漏斗胸的优化策略。方法回顾上海交通大学医学院附属上海儿童医学中心2017年1月至2021年11月, 接受经胸骨正中切口直视Nuss手术的25例先心病合并漏斗胸患儿。同期纠正心脏解剖畸形和漏斗胸组(A组)9例, 身高(121.7±28.0)cm, 体质量(22.2±14.0)kg, 年龄(7.65±4.08)岁, Haller指数3.99±1.37;先心病术后再次行漏斗胸Nuss手术组(B组)16例, 身高(130.9±27.2)cm, 体质量(26.5±14.3)kg, 年龄(8.82±4.09)岁, Haller指数4.18±0.97。术前分别通过超声心动图和计算机断层扫描评估所有患儿的心脏解剖情况、心功能和漏斗胸严重程度。分别记录两组患儿性别、术前漏斗胸外观、合并先心病种类、有无分离胸骨后粘连情况以及漏斗胸手术与先心病手术间隔年限。分别记录两组患儿的手术时间、住院天数、手术效果、术中不良事件、术后并发症以及随访情况。结果 25例患儿均顺利完成手术, 无术中不良事件, A组1例术后伤口感染。A组手术(3.78±1...     

Primary repair of a large incomplete sternal cleft in an asymptomatic infant with Prolene mesh

A cleft of the sternum is a rare congenital anomaly, often diagnosed as an asymptomatic condition at birth. We present a case of a large incomplete sternal cleft in a full-term baby boy. Surgical repair of the sternum with the use of Prolene mesh was performed during the neonatal period without cardiac compression.     

Thymectomy to achieve primary closure of total sternal cleft

Total sternal cleft is a rare congenital malformation that may represent a challenge for the surgeon. In neonatal period, the primary closure is usually achievable, but at older age, this can be impossible. Moreover, the closure of the 2 sternal bars can bring to an exaggerated compression on mediastinal structures. Many different techniques for the treatment of sternal clefts have been reported in literature. We describe one case of total sternal cleft repaired at 4 months of age in which a partial thymectomy was performed to achieve the primary closure. We suggest considering this simple procedure in selected patients to reduce the risk of mediastinal compression.     

Biomechanical analysis of the FlatWire Figure 8 sternal fixation device

OBJECTIVE:

To determine whether the FlatWire Figure 8 sternal fixation device (Penn United, USA) is mechanically superior to the current standard in sternotomy closure.

DESCRIPTION:

Unstable sternal closure using traditional steel-wire cerclage can increase postoperative pain, bony cut-through and wound dehiscence. The authors present the Figure 8 sternal fixation device to minimize these complications. Biomechanical properties of the device were compared with conventional steel wire sternal repair.

EVALUATION:

Using two constructs of both FlatWire and steel wire, pull-to-failure, Hertzian contact and cut-through were compared. Samples were tested to 500,000 cycles or failure. Cyclic comparisons were performed using log-rank t tests and Student’s t tests for cut-through analysis. FlatWires were found to have superior biomechanical properties in all categories tested.

CONCLUSION:

The FlatWire provides superior biomechanical properties compared with conventional steel wire, which may lead to reduced sternal wound complications.     

Congenital Sternal Cleft with Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Report of a Case

We report a rare case of a congenital sternal cleft. The patient was a full-term baby girl with a superior incomplete sternal cleft with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). A primary repair of the sternum and ligation of the PDA were performed during the neonatal period without cardiac compression. Primary repair during the neonatal period is the optimal procedure for cases of congenital sternal cleft. Received: December 25, 2000 / Accepted: July 17, 2001     

Experience of sternal secondary closure by means of a titanium fixation system after transverse thoracosternotomy

Sternal dehiscence is a common complication after transverse thoracosternotomy in patients undergoing bilateral sequential lung transplantation (BSLT). These patients can be treated with conservative therapy, but severe dehiscence requires surgical reapproximation and secondary closure of the sternum. Seventy-one cases of patients who underwent BSLT between January 2007 and May 2009 were reviewed retrospectively. Out of 71 patients, the sternum was intact in two cases due to the use of bilateral anterolateral thoracotomy, and a clamshell incision had been utilized in 69 patients. Four patients (6.8%) presented with persistent chest pain with severe sternal dehiscence diagnosed by chest X-ray and/or chest computed tomography, and underwent sternal reapproximation using the Synthes Titanium Sternal Fixation System for longitudinal sternal plating. All four patients had successful sternal realignment and resolution of their preoperative clinical symptoms. No perioperative or postoperative complications were observed. The Synthes Titanium Sternal Fixation System is an appropriate and effective method for internal fixation of the sternum when used for symptomatic severe sternal dehiscence after sequential BSLT via transverse thoracosternotomy.     

Increased kyphosis by a combination of fractures of the sternum and thoracic spine

A 67-year-old patient suffered a fall and sustained injuries to the thorax, combined with fractures of the ribs, sternum and thoracic spine. Her pre-existing kyphosis (caused by osteoporotic vertebral collapse) increased in severity. There was a clear relationship between a sternal fracture, deterioration of thoracic kyphosis and a fracture of the thoracic spine. Received: 7 December 1996 Revised: 5 May 1997 Accepted: 26 May 1997     

Primary sternal osteomyelitis: a case series and review of the literature

Purpose

Primary sternal osteomyelitis is rare in the pediatric population.

Methods

We present 4 recent cases that demonstrate a wide range in age, presenting features, and clinical course, and we performed a literature review.

Result

A combination of diagnostic aspiration with prolonged appropriate antibiotic therapy led to successful resolution in all cases. Surgical debridement should be reserved for cases that do not respond to medical therapy.

Conclusion

Sternal osteomyelitis is a rare condition in children that usually resolves with aspiration and prolonged antibiotic therapy.