Single-centre Indian case series using X or cross bar for Nuss procedure in pectus excavatum

We describe the X or cross bar placement and its specific indications based on morphology in a series of five patients from February 2019 until December 2019 with symmetrical focal deformity along the xiphisternum and asymmetric deformity below the xiphoid. The operating time varied from 90 to 120  min. There was no significant postoperative morbidity. They are on follow-up with period ranging from 4 to 15 months from the day of surgery. Early results show the X or cross bar Nuss procedure can be safely performed to achieve a desired long-term morphological correction of symmetric deep foca l xiphisternal defects or asymmetric deformity below the xiphoid.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research