Compressive external bracing in pectus carinatum : Results of the first 100 patients

Authors : Nezih Onur ERMERAK

Pages : 334-338

Doi:10.5472/marumj.1367999

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Publication Date : 2023-09-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Pectus carinatum is the second most common chest wall deformity causing psychological problems. There has been a growing interest in the conservative treatment of the disease in recent years. Here, we present results of the first 100 patients who were treated with compressive external bracing therapy. Patients and Methods: A total of one hundred patients who were treated with compressive external bracing between 2017-2023 were reviewed from database. Parameters recorded include demographics, type of the deformity, duration of the treatment time, complications, and patient satisfaction. Results: Among 100 patients 88 were male insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(88%); and 12 were female insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(12%); and the mean age was 13.3 years insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3-19);. 76 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(76%); had a symmetric pectus carinatum and 24 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(24%); had asymmetric. 23 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(23%); patients had scoliosis, 9 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(9%); had kyphosis, 1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1%); had Poland Syndrome and 1 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(1%); patient had Marfan Syndrome as accompanying anomalies. Quality of Life Questionnaire revealed 94.8 % satisfaction in patients who completed the treatment. Conclusion: Compressive external bracing is associated with satisfactory results in the treatment of pectus carinatum. This nonsurgical intervention enables us to treat more patients in younger ages with lesser comorbidity than surgical intervention.
Keywords : Pectus carinatum, Chest wall deformities, Pectus excavatum, Orthosis, Compressive external bracing