Nadine A Coorens, Nicky Janssen, Jean H T Daemen, Aimée J P M Franssen, Karel W E Hulsewé, Yvonne L J Vissers, Erik R de Loos
Pectus excavatum, the most common pectus deformity, varies in severity and has been associated with cardiopulmonary impairment and psychological distress. Since its initial documentation, a multitude of imaging techniques for preoperative evaluation (i.e., diagnosis, severity classification, functional assessment, and surgical planning) have been reported. Conventional imaging techniques encompass computed tomography (CT), chest radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), echocardiography and medical photography, while three dimensional (3D) optical surface imaging is a promising emerging technique in the preoperative assessment of pectus excavatum...
January 30, 2024: Journal of Thoracic Disease