Close Examination of the Bar Removal Procedure: The Surgeons' Voice.

Introduction:  Complications of the Nuss procedure are well known. However, publications about intraoperative and postoperative complications of the bar removal procedure (BRP) are scarce. Are they uncommon, unknown, or underreported? Are we ready to face them?

Objective:  This study aims to explore the profile of complications of the BRP, risk perception, and preventive actions undertaken by the Chest Wall International Group (CWIG) surgeons.

Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF Dynamic Compressor System.

Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with physical signs and symptoms, but always associated to significant psychological distress. Surgical correction used to be the only solution, and was therefore only indicated for the most severe cases. Non-surgical approaches have been developed and improved during the last 15-20 years.