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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 30;12(8):1450-1453.
doi: 10.21037/tp-23-264. Epub 2023 Jul 28.

Evolution in the management of pectus excavatum in pediatric patients

Frank-Martin Haecker  1   2
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Editorial

Evolution in the management of pectus excavatum in pediatric patients

Frank-Martin Haecker. Transl Pediatr. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Nuss procedure; Pectus excavatum; cryoablation; pediatric patients; vacuum bell.

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Conflicts of Interest: The author has completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://tp.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/tp-23-264/coif). The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.

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