Sparing internal thoracic vessels in thoracoscopic or submuscular correction of pectus carinatum: A porcine model study

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

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R Lamas-Pinheiro (Author) Other; F Mitzman (Author) Other; A Miranda (Author) Other; T Henriques-Coelho (Author) FMUP; J Estevão-Costa (Author) FMUP; J Correia-Pinto (Author) Other

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Title: Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Vol. 51 No. 4

Pages: 603-607

ISSN: 0022-3468

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00K-FN8

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.07.023

Abstract (EN): Background: External compression is used for pectus carinatum (PC) treatment, but many patients are noncompliant. Costal cartilage resection (CCR) has been described as an alternative, but these approaches sacrifice the internal thoracic arteries (ITA). We aim to assess the feasibility of CCR sparing ITA comparing thoracoscopic and subcutaneous endoscopic approaches. Methods: Twelve pigs were used as models for surgical PC correction and randomized for 2 groups: thoracoscopy (T) and subcutaneous (subpectoralis) endoscopy (SP). In both groups, CCR from 3rd 4th and 5th ribs was performed avoiding ITA damage. ITA preservation was confirmed by Doppler-ultrasound as well as postmortem injection of methylene blue. Four persons evaluated the procedures being difficult, using a 6-item modified validated scale. Results: In both techniques, the procedure was accomplished in all animals sparing ITAs. CCR was faster in T than in SP (49 +/- 5 vs. 65 +/- 16 minutes, p < 0.05). T was classified as easier than SP (p < 0.001) with a significantly higher score for all items, especially better image and tissue handling. Discussion: Sparing the ITAs during CCR for correction of PC is feasible in a porcine model and might be a goal in humans. The thoracoscopic approach allows for a faster and easier procedure.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5