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18098112

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-12-21
pubmed:abstractText
The "Nuss procedure", a new minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, is an innovative of surgery and thoracoscopy combined with the proper placement of the bar to achieve correction of pectus excavatum. Patients with significant pectus deformities often experience embarrassment and shame due to perceived abnormalities in their appearance. The Nuss procedure can help them improve their body image by achieving excellent cosmetic results. This article introduces traditional treatment approaches to pectus excavatum repair and the principles underlying the Nuss procedure as well as indications, advantages and nursing care guidelines relevant to the latter. It is hoped this paper will provide new information on required nursing care and assist patients achieve optimal medical treatment outcomes.
pubmed:language
chi
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Dec
pubmed:issn
0047-262X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
54
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
73-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
[Nursing care related to the "Nuss procedure", a minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum].
pubmed:affiliation
Tri-Service General Hospital.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract