Sternal compression before bar placement: Enhancing cosmetic outcomes and facilitating minimally invasive correction of pectus carinatum

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Pectus carinatum repair usually employs a surgical approach similar to the Nuss procedure used for pectus excavatum.1 In this method, a modeled bar is threaded anteriorly through the chest wall and then secured to the ribs. For patients with less pliability in the chest wall, the bar requires modification before insertion, which necessitates visualized correction. This adjustment is mainly determined by the surgeon’s experience, and inappropriate modification may lead to bar malpositioning. We propose a simple, novel technique to compress the sternum, facilitating bar modification and improving compatibility with the chest wall's appearance.

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