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Surgery on Children

Surgery on Children Journal aims to publish issues related to Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Vascular Surgery, Pediatric Gynecology and Obstetrics, Pediatric Ear Nose Throat, Ophthalmology, Pediatric Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Surgical Intensive Care Clinic, and other clinical surgery fields on children of the highest scientific and clinical value at an international level and accepts articles on these topics.

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Evaluation of surgical and non-surgical interventions in pectus excavatum management: nuss procedure vs. vacuum bell therapy
Abstract
Pectus excavatum (PE) is a congenital chest wall deformity affecting 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 live births, predominantly males. The Nuss procedure, a minimally invasive surgery, and vacuum bell therapy (VBT), a non-surgical alternative, are primary treatments. The Nuss procedure is effective for severe PE but carries risks like bar displacement and potential damage to the heart and lungs. VBT, suitable for milder cases and younger patients, offers fewer complications but requires consistent long-term use for optimal results. Comparing these modalities highlights their distinct advantages and limitations. Comprehensive, randomized controlled trials are needed to refine treatment guidelines and enhance patient care in pediatric surgery.

Keywords : Pectus excavatum, nuss procedure, vacuum bell therapy

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 1, 2025
Page : 36-37
https://doi.org/10.51271/SOC-0032
Article Information
Received : 12 Tem 2024
Accepted : 06 Ağu 2024
Published : 20 Oca 2025
Corresponding Author :

Mesut Buz: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Citation : Buz M. Evaluation of surgical and non-surgical interventions in pectus excavatum management: nuss procedure vs vacuum bell therapy. Surg Child. 2025;2(1):36-37.

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