Lung Volume Evaluation of Modified Nuss Procedure for Pectus Excavatum Using Three-dimensional Computed Tomography: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis

In brief

This retrospective study evaluates outcomes of the modified Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair by measuring lung volume changes using 3D-CT imaging. The research aims to identify prognostic factors and quantify the procedure's effectiveness in improving thoracic anatomy and pulmonary capacity.

• Modified Nuss procedure effectively increases lung volume in pectus excavatum patients, measurable via 3D-CT reconstruction.
• Quantitative 3D-CT lung volumetry provides objective assessment of surgical outcomes beyond cosmetic improvement.
• Preoperative lung volume measurements may help identify patients most likely to benefit from surgical correction.
• 3D-CT analysis enables identification of prognostic factors predicting postoperative lung function improvement.
• Objective volumetric data supports clinical decision-making for timing and patient selection in PE repair.

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