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Pectus Excavatum Correction

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Pectus Excavatum Correction

Pectus excavatum is a chest disorder occurring in approximately one of every 1,000 children. This congenital deformity is characterised by a concave, 'funnel' shaped chest. The inward facing sternum can apply pressure to the vital organs of the chest, resulting in restricted organ growth and shortness of breath.

Previously, surgical correction of this deformity was made through an invasive procedure requiring resection of cartilage and bone. The Pectus Bar has been developed as an implant for minimally invasive surgery to remodel the chest wall over a two-to-three year period.

Features

Features

The Pectus Bar's rounded ends and blunt edges discourage tissue destruction during implant insertion
It comes in a variety of lengths, ranging from 17.8cm to 43.2cm to accommodate most pectus excavatum correction procedures
Instruments in the system are designed to increase simplicity during the Nuss Procedure
The Pectus System Container comes in two sizes and conveniently houses the entire range of Pectus implants and instruments

Resources

Collateral

Metal Sensitivity Specifications Sheet

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Clinical and Cadaveric Studies

Pectus Study

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Pectus Bar

Pectus Excavatum Correction

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Pectus Bar

Pectus Excavatum Correction

Pectus excavatum is a chest disorder occurring in approximately one of every 1,000 children. This congenital deformity is characterised by a concave, 'funnel' shaped chest. The inward facing sternum can apply pressure to the vital organs of the chest, resulting in restricted organ growth and shortness of breath.

Previously, surgical correction of this deformity was made through an invasive procedure requiring resection of cartilage and bone. The Pectus Bar has been developed as an implant for minimally invasive surgery to remodel the chest wall over a two-to-three year period.

Features

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Benefits

Minimally Invasive Operation

Use of the MIRPE technique requires neither cartilage incision nor resection for correction of pectus excavatum. There is no need to make an incision in the anterior chest wall, raise pectoralis muscle flaps, resect rib cartilages, nor perform sternal osteotomy

Reduces Operating Time

The procedure requires approximately 40 minutes, as opposed to the 4 to 6 hours required of a chest reconstruction

Minimal Blood Loss

Blood loss is generally 10 to 33cc, compared to the 300cc lost with the other products and techniques¹

Return to Regular Activity

The average time for a patient to resume daily activities, once treated with the Pectus Bar, is one month²

Chest Correction

Using the Pectus Bar the patient can experience ease of breathing, normal chest expansion and elasticity, and proper lung and heart growth

Cosmetic Result

A 10 year study, indicated excellent long-term cosmetic results

Chest Correction

Cosmetic Result

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