Does surgery fix the hidden heart and breathing problems of funnel chest?

NCT ID NCT03770390

Summary

This study looked at how corrective surgery for funnel chest (pectus excavatum) affects patients' heart and lung function during exercise and their overall quality of life. Researchers followed 43 patients, measuring their fitness and well-being before and after their surgical procedure. The goal was to understand the real-world benefits and potential complications of this common operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve - CHU de Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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