Aetiology and Syndromes

• Excavatum
  
• Carinatum
  
• Mixed
  
• Kyphoscoliosis-related
  
• Poland’s syndrome
  
• Sternal agenesis
  

• Anaesthesia and Equipment
  
• Incision and Muscle flaps
  
• Sub peri-chondrial resection and Neuro-vascular bundle release
  
• Osteotomy and Fixation
  
• Drains, Closure and Postoperative care
  

• Weights/suspension
  
• Turnover
  
• Peri-chondrial sling
  
• Nuss procedure
  

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Further reading:

Surgical Treatment of Anterior Chest Wall deformities, Chest Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2000, 261 - 276