Radiologic considerations in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure for correction of pectus excavatum

Authors
Sidden, CR Katz, ME Swoveland, BC Nuss, D
Citation
Cr. Sidden et al., Radiologic considerations in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure for correction of pectus excavatum, PEDIAT RAD, 31(6), 2001, pp. 429-434
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03010449 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
429 - 434
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-0449(200106)31:6<429:RCIPUT>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The Nuss procedure has succeeded in minimizing incisions, blood loss, stern al fracturing, operating room time, recovery time, and length of hospital s tay. Knowledge of the pre- and postoperative radiologic considerations is e ssential in providing appropriate imaging support to the surgeons performin g this innovative, minimally invasive procedure.