Pectus bar Dislocation: Comparison Between Three Different Stabilization Techniques Adopted in a Single Centre

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We read the letter to the Editor written by Tozelli et al., in which the Authors strongly support bridge stabilization: in their large experience, they achieved good results using bridge stabilizers. We would like to thank the Authors for their endorsement. Bridge stabilization does not increase the risk of the operation, while it is able to prevent in all cases bar dislocation, which is the more common potentially serious complication after Nuss procedure. As the Authors stated, it can be surprising that our report is the only one confirming the “zero dislocation” achieved by Park with bridge technique, and published almost 10 years ago [1].

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Article · Jul 2024 · 1 min read

In brief

This letter discusses bridge stabilization techniques for preventing bar dislocation following the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair. The authors confirm that bridge stabilizers effectively eliminate bar dislocation risk without increasing operative complications, supporting findings from earlier studies.

Bridge stabilization prevents pectus bar dislocation without increasing operative risk in Nuss procedure patients.
Bar dislocation remains the most common serious complication following Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair.
Bridge stabilizer technique achieves zero dislocation rate, confirming Park's findings from a decade prior.
Despite proven efficacy, bridge stabilization remains underreported in literature compared to alternative techniques.

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