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Cardiopulmonary function before and after pectus excavatum surgical repair

Cardiopulmonary function before and after surgical repair in pectus excavatum patients

Sponsor

University Hospital (CHRU) of Lille France

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

cardiovascular function in patients with pectus excavatum aerobic capacity at exercise

Summary

The objective of our study is to assess whether the open repair of pectus excavatum in adults would improve pulmonary and cardiovascular function, and exercise tolerance.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 16 YearssMax Age: 35 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This study is measuring how well open surgical repair of pectus excavatum — a chest wall condition where the breastbone sinks inward — improves heart and lung function and exercise tolerance in adults. Some people with this condition have trouble breathing or experience chest pain. Researchers will check whether surgery makes these problems better. You may be eligible if: - You are between 16 and 35 years old - You have been diagnosed with pectus excavatum - Your Haller severity score is up to 4 - You experience chest discomfort or chest pain related to the condition You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

Patients undergo a simplified open repair using a limited transversal, or submammary incision in female patients. The mobilization of pectoralis muscles and rectus abdominis are just sufficient to expose the enlarged cartilages, which are resected subperichondrially (generally total bilateral cartilage resection from 3th to the 6th, limited to the extremities of the 7th cartilages). An optional transverse anterior osteotomy of the upper sternum, followed by elevation of the distal sternum is then performed. Approximative duration is 90 min. Sternal stabilization is achieved by using an easily removable metallic strut, which is removed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, 6 months after the initial procedure.

Locations(1)

Nord, France

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