Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2001 Oct;34(10):784-786.
Simultaneous Repair of Pectus Excavatum and Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
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- 1Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Korea. ysseo@dsmc.or.kr
Abstract
- We at Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center experienced simultaneous repair of pectus excavatum and secundum atrial septal defect. We used resection deformed perichondrium, raising sternum at right angle to secure good operative field for open heart surgery. Mechanical ventilation was applied which could be weaned on postoperative 2 hours. The hospital course was uneventful without any other sequale. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 6.
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