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Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment

Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment is a research topic within Surgery. Science Explorer counts 4.2k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum, particularly through the Nuss procedure. It covers various aspects such as surgical techniques, outcomes, complications, impact on pulmonary and cardiac function, and quality of life. The cluster also delves into anatomical, histologic, and genetic characteristics of chest wall deformities.

  • Nuss Procedure
  • Pectus Excavatum
  • Minimally Invasive Repair
  • Chest Wall Deformities
  • Surgical Correction
  • Complications
  • Pulmonary Function
  • Cardiac Function
  • Quality of Life
  • Anatomical Characteristics
Research works
4.2k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
423
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+15%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
34% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
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