Silastic implants for correction of pectus excavatum. A new technique |
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| Authors: | W Stanford D G Bowers E F Lindberg R G Armstrong E R Finger D G Dibbell |
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| Affiliation: | From the Thoracic Surgery and Plastic Surgery Services, Department of Surgery, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center (AFSC), Lackland AFB, Tex. |
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| Abstract: | A new technique consisting of the subcutaneous insertion of molded Silastic implants in patients with pectus excavatum deformities is presented. This method of correction should be considered for patients who are devoid of cardiac and respiratory symptoms and for those in whom the only operative indication is cosmetic. The surgical technique is simple, the complication rate is low, and patient tolerance is good. The cosmetic appearance at one year appears excellent. |
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