Search engine for discovering works of Art, research articles, and books related to Art and Culture
Javascript must be enabled to continue!
Wenlin procedure for treatment of compound thoracic deformity after cardiac surgery
View through CrossRef
Abstract
Cardiac surgery is usually completed through the median sternotomy. If the sternum is not fixed firmly after the operation, it may lead to secondary thoracic deformities. The most common deformity after operation is pectus carinatum, and the relatively less common deformity is pectus excavatum, but the compound thoracic deformity has not been reported. We met a 3-year-old boy who underwent surgery for congenital ventricular septal defect at the age of 1. He developed a severe compound thoracic deformity after surgery. We used Wenlin procedure to correct his deformity and obtained satisfactory results. This article reports the operation of this patient.
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Title: Wenlin procedure for treatment of compound thoracic deformity after cardiac surgery
Description:
Abstract
Cardiac surgery is usually completed through the median sternotomy.
If the sternum is not fixed firmly after the operation, it may lead to secondary thoracic deformities.
The most common deformity after operation is pectus carinatum, and the relatively less common deformity is pectus excavatum, but the compound thoracic deformity has not been reported.
We met a 3-year-old boy who underwent surgery for congenital ventricular septal defect at the age of 1.
He developed a severe compound thoracic deformity after surgery.
We used Wenlin procedure to correct his deformity and obtained satisfactory results.
This article reports the operation of this patient.
Related Results
Phrenic Nerve Block for Management of Post-Thoracic Outlet Decompression Cough: A Case Report and Literature Review
Phrenic Nerve Block for Management of Post-Thoracic Outlet Decompression Cough: A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract
Introduction
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a group of disorders arising from compressive forces on the neurovascular bundle in that region due to different etiologies. This...
Presentation and Management of Cervical Thoracic Duct Cyst: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Presentation and Management of Cervical Thoracic Duct Cyst: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Abstract
Introduction
Thoracic duct cysts are an uncommon phenomenon, especially within the cervical region. Due to its limited reported cases, very little is known about its etiol...
Acquired Madelung’s deformity as a cause of recurrent monoarthritis in a young patient
Acquired Madelung’s deformity as a cause of recurrent monoarthritis in a young patient
Madelung's deformity is characterized by an increased radial inclination and volar tilt of the distal radius, proximal migration of the lunate with triangulation of the carpus, and...
Thoracic Trauma with Suspected Cardiac Injury on Admission: How Often Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Required
Thoracic Trauma with Suspected Cardiac Injury on Admission: How Often Is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon Required
Introduction: Cardiac involvement in the setting of thoracic trauma is possible with both blunt and penetrating mechanisms. Overall, structural cardiac injury is rare, but when it ...
Mediator kinase submodule-dependent regulation of cardiac transcription
Mediator kinase submodule-dependent regulation of cardiac transcription
<p>Pathological cardiac remodeling results from myocardial stresses including pressure and volume overload, neurohumoral activation, myocardial infarction, and hypothyroidism...
Why Are Some Intervertebral Discs More Prone to Degeneration?
Why Are Some Intervertebral Discs More Prone to Degeneration?
Study Design.
Prospective observational study.
Objective.
To determine the prevalence of isolated thoracic degeneration on...
Differential Diagnosis of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Review
Differential Diagnosis of Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Review
Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a complex and often overlooked condition caused by the compression of neurovascular structures as they pass through the thoracic outlet. ...
Chest Wall Hydatid Cysts: A Systematic Review
Chest Wall Hydatid Cysts: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Introduction
Given the rarity of chest wall hydatid disease, information on this condition is primarily drawn from case reports. Hence, this study systematically reviews t...