A Novel Objective Approach to the External Measurement of Pectus Excavatum Severity By Means of an Optical Device.

CONCLUSIONS: CI-3D has a good match with the average subjective assessment in distinguishing patients with mild to severe PE. This innovative approach offers several advantages over existing indices, as it is repeatable and does not require cross-sectional imaging. The index might be particularly suitable for monitoring the efficacy of non-operative treatment and, in the future, for designing an optimal personalized usage of therapeutic devices.
PMID: 29549009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 13, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Uccheddu F, Ghionzoli M, Volpe Y, Servi M, Furferi R, Governi L, Facchini F, Lo Piccolo R, McGreevy KS, Martin A, Carfagni M, Messineo A Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research