3D scans reveal how chest changes after funnel chest surgery

NCT ID NCT07498699

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at how the chest wall changes after removing the metal bar used to correct pectus excavatum (funnel chest). Researchers took 3D images of 69 patients before bar removal, right after, and at 6 and 12 months later. The goal was to see if the chest shape stays corrected or starts to sink back, and to find factors that might predict recurrence.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zuyderland Medical Center

    Heerlen, Netherlands

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