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Postoperative Supplies for Home Recovery After Pectus Surgery [2024]
In this post, we’ll investigate the must-have supplies to make your home post pectus surgery recovery as smooth and comfortable ...
Hospital Beds in Post-Pectus Surgery Recovery [2024]
The recovery period is crucial for the success of the Nuss procedure for pectus. Having the right hospital bed can ...
Dizziness and Nausea After Nuss Procedure [2024]: Solutions
In this post we’re diving deep into post-operative symptoms, particularly dizziness and nausea, and offering practical solutions to manage them ...
Cryo After Nuss Procedure [2024]: Benefits, Risks & More
In this article we're diving into cryo after the Nuss procedure. Cryo is an innovative approach to pain management that ...
Catheter After Pectus Nuss Procedure [2024]: What to Expect & More
Catheters play a crucial role in the post-operative care of the Nuss procedure. While the idea of having catheters might ...
How to Prevent Pectus Excavatum Recurrence After Surgery [2024]
In this blog post we are exploring the most effective strategies to maintain optimal results and prevent recurrence of pectus ...
Discomfort With Pectus Nuss Bar [2024]: Symptoms, Tips & More
In this blog post, we're exploring how to understand and manage discomfort associated with the Nuss bar. If you're reading ...
Man Boobs After Pectus Surgery [2024]: Hormones, Symptoms + Tips
One of the often-overlooked aspects of pectus excavatum is the occurrence of man boobs or gynecomastia, especially after surgery. In ...
Pectus Excavatum Surgery [2024]: Cost, Risk, Before & After
Pectus excavatum often develops during early teenage years, especially during growth spurts, and is more common in boys. While surgery ...
Pectus Excavatum in Cats [2024]: Surgery, Cost & More
The pectus excavatum deformity is also present in cats. You can see the indentation typically within a few days after ...
Pectus Excavatum in Dogs [2024]: Symptoms + Therapy & More
Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest, is the most common chest deformity in dogs. It’s a genetic condition where ...
Pectus Excavatum Life Expectancy [2024]: 10 Years Lower?
In a 2012 interview for a German daily newspaper, Dr. Klaus Schaarschmidt explained: "If left uncorrected, the life expectancy of ...
Pectus Excavatum Implants [2024]: 5 Types, Benefits & Cost
Pectus excavatum implants have become a popular option for those looking to correct the sunken chest appearance. Most adults mostly ...
What Is Pectus Bar Implant? Removal, Complications & More
The Pectus Bar is an implant inserted underneath the inverted sternum during the Nuss procedure. It is usually made of stainless ...
5 Magnetic Mini Mover Procedure Benefits [2024]: 3 Studies
The Magnetic Mini Mover Procedure (3MP) is a minimally invasive option for correcting pectus excavatum, developed by UCSF Pediatric Surgery ...
Ravitch Procedure for Pectus Excavatum [2024]: A-Z Guide
The Ravitch procedure is a surgical option for correcting pectus excavatum, a condition where the chest sinks inward. If you're ...
Pectus Excavatum and Pregnancy [2024]: Risk, Exercise & More
Although pregnancy is probably the most joyful phase in a woman’s life, it can be pretty tricky. For women with ...
Phantom Pain/Sensation After Pectus Surgery [2024]: Causes
This odd perception of the pectus excavatum appearing the same, even though the surgery was successfully done is common in ...
