Surgical management of pectus excavatum in China: results of a survey amongst members of the Chinese Association of Thoracic Surgeons

摘要

BackgroundAt present, there are no randomized trial or higher levels of evidence than case studies to guide thoracic surgeons in the field of thoracic deformities, typically for pectus excavatum. This study investigates the current clinical practices amongst the Chinese Association of Thoracic Surgeon (CATS) members in order to seek potential consensus and divergence.