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Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum repair  - series
Pectus excavatum repair - series


Pectus excavatum repair

Alternative Names:
Funnel chest repair; Chest deformity repair

Risks:

The risks for any anesthesia are:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
The risks for any surgery are:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Scarring
Additional risks may include:


Review Date: 5/10/2006
Reviewed By: Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University School of Medicine; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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