Correction of Anterior Thoracic Wall Deformities: Improved Planning by Means of 3D-Spiral-Computed Tomography[*]

Surgical correction of anterior thoracic wall deformities is an extensive procedure with considerable operative trauma. The procedure can be markedly supported by means of preoperative 3D spiral-computed tomography for the purpose of improved preoperative planning in order to avoid unnecessary tissue mobilization. It is also helpful to enhance the patients' comprehension regarding the operative requirements.

Key words:

Thoracic wall deformities - Pectus excavatum - Pectus carinatum - Funnel chest - Pigeon chest - Spiral CT

1 Presented at the 3^rd Joint Meeting of the German, the Austrian and the Swiss Societies for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, February 9 - 12, 2000 Lucerne

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1 Presented at the 3^rd Joint Meeting of the German, the Austrian and the Swiss Societies for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, February 9 - 12, 2000 Lucerne