Systematic review of physiological and psychological outcomes of surgery for pectus excavatum supporting commissioning of service in the UK

Background Pectus excavatum (PEx) is the most common congenital chest wall abnormality affecting 1 in 400 births in the UK. PEx is associated with significant physiological and psychological impairment. While readily surgically correctable, the benefits that surgery can bring have been debated and p...

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Main Authors: Jamie Walsh, Ross Walsh, Karen Redmond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-07-01
Series:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001665.full
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