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Pectus excavatum repair using Prolene polypropylene mesh. | LitMetric

Pectus excavatum repair using Prolene polypropylene mesh.

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

Published: February 2016

Objective: We aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of our surgical technique for repair of pectus excavatum using Prolene polypropylene mesh.

Methods: Among 29 patients with pectus excavatum, the major complaint was cosmetic dissatisfaction, and the main symptom was exercise dyspnea in 15 patients. The Haller index used to assess pectus excavatum severity; it was significant in 22 patients. In all patients, a 2-layer sheet of Prolene polypropylene mesh was placed behind the sternum.

Results: No serious complication was observed postoperatively, and all patients were satisfied with the cosmetic result. Mitral valve prolapse improved in all cases after 3 months. Spirometry revealed improved pulmonary function after surgery.

Conclusion: With due attention to the advantages of Prolene polypropylene mesh, such as remaining permanently in place, adapting to various stresses encountered in the body, resisting degradation by tissue enzymes, and trimming without unraveling, we concluded that this mesh is suitable for use as posterior sternal support in pectus excavatum patients.

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