Reoperative Pectus Repair Using Biomaterials

Reoperation after failed pectus repair, Open or Nuss, is complex. In the majority of patients, metal bars or plates are used. Recently, an absorbable bar (poly-L-lactide [PLA]) was introduced for rib fixation. This series is my experience of using this biomaterial for reoperative pectus surgery.We respectively reviewed the medical records of all patients who were referred to our institution for pectus abnormalities; 180 patients were evaluated,...