Minimalized Erlangen Correction Method by Hümmer (MEK) Compared with Conventional and Minimally Invasive Correction Methods for Pectus Excavatum Single Center Experience

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-546923
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.54692

Denzinger, Markus ; Reis Wolfertstetter, Patricia ; Sossau, Daniel ; Hümmer, Hans Peter ; Knorr, Christian

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Abstract

Pectus excavatum (funnel chest) is the most common chest wall deformity in childhood and adolescence with a prevalence in the literature ranging from 1 in 3400 to 1 in 1000. In addition to conservative therapy with a suction cup and physiotherapy to improve posture, fitness, and muscle strength, there are several different surgical techniques, many of which have been improved over time. In ...