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Non-surgical approaches to the management of chest wall deformities
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This article reviews conservative treatment options for chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. The authors discuss non-operative interventions such as vacuum bell therapy and orthotic bracing as alternatives to surgical correction in pediatric patients.
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Publication date: February 2024
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1
Author(s): Jacky Z Kwong, Brian CH Gulack
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