| Literature DB >> 25441814 |
Jinbo Zhao1, Nan Ma2, Lijun Yuan3, Xiaofei Li1, Yong Han4.
Abstract
The minimally invasive Nuss procedure has been widely utilized to treat pectus excavatum. In the present study, intraoperative ultrasonography to guide placement of a Nuss bar, instead of thoracoscopy, is described. This technique may be a simple and safe method to avoid cardiac injury.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25441814 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.04.065
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330