This special series on “Minimally Invasive Treatment of Pectus Deformities” is edited by Dr. Erik R. de Loos from Zuyderland medical center (the Netherlands), Dr. Frank-Martin Haecker from University of Basel (Switzerland), and Dr. Jean H.T. Daemen from Zuyderland medical center (the Netherlands).
Editorial
Editorial special series: minimally invasive treatment of pectus deformities
Review Article
Pectus Repair After Prior Sternotomy: Clinical Practice Review and Practice Recommendations based on a 2200 patient database
Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum in Adults: A review article of presentation, workup, and surgical treatment
Advancements in preoperative imaging of pectus excavatum: a comprehensive review
Pectus excavatum and carinatum: a narrative review of epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical features and classification
Novel techniques and future developments in minimally invasive pectus repair
Original Article
20 years clinical application of the vacuum bell for conservative treatment of pectus excavatum – past, present, future
Surgical Technique
Modification of the Abramson procedure for minimally invasive repair of pectus carinatum: introduction of a Pectus Carinatum Compression System
Disclosure:
The series “Minimally Invasive Treatment of Pectus Deformities” was commissioned by the editorial office, Journal of Thoracic Disease without any funding or sponsorship. Jean H.T. Daemen, Frank-Martin Haecker, and Erik R. de Loos served as unpaid Guest Editors for the series.