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Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Robotic Cardiac Surgery is a minimally invasive technique that uses a surgical robot controlled by a surgeon to perform complex cardiac procedures.
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What is Pectus Carinatum?
Pectus Carinatum is a deformity of the chest wall caused by an elevation of the sternum. The shape of the chest resembles that of a bird, which is why it is sometimes known as “Pigeon Chest”. Scoliosis and asthma are pathologies associated with this condition.
When the degree of deformity is severe, the most frequent complaints from patients are:
Shortness of breath
Low endurance for physical activities
Recurrent respiratory infections
Back pain
Pectus Carinatum is seen soon after birth, but worsens during growth. Parents usually seek treatment when their children reach adolescence. Most sufferers complain about the bulge in their chest that appears under their clothes, and have shyness, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem.
Procedures
Pectus Carinatum Surgery
The surgery to correct Pectus Carinatum through minimally invasive approaches uses the Abramson Technique, which has been adopted for years in major international Thoracic Surgery reference centers and has a high success rate.
Non-invasive treatment with an orthostatic vest
Once the 3D study has been carried out, the first step can be to opt for non-surgical treatment by fitting each patient with a custom-made orthostatic vest. This vest will compress the sternum to position it in the normal position.
3D chest wall study
When the patient comes to see the thoracic surgeon (a specialist in chest wall deformities), a 3D scan of the chest wall is carried out to assess the degree of the deformity.
