Pectus excavatum and chest pain: a case report

نویسندگان

  • Regina Y Kim
  • Craig J Baker
چکیده

BACKGROUND Simultaneous repair of pectus deformities and open heart surgery has been reported. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a case of a 23 year old male with a severe pectus deformity complaining of chest pain. Subsequent work up revealed a 10 cm. ascending aortic aneurysm and severe aortic insufficiency. We opted to repair the aneurysm and close the sternotomy, leaving the deformity intact. CONCLUSION In a more elective setting, simultaneous pectus repair combined with a cardiac procedure may be considered.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Cases Journal

دوره 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008