Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum: Associated Conditions Family History and Postoperative Patient Satisfaction

摘要

BackgroundPectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common chest wall deformities. In this study, we aimed to characterize how patients obtained information about these deformities, as well as patients’ family history, associated medical problems, and postoperative satisfaction after the Nuss and Abramson procedures.