Pectus Excavatum – Poland syndrome
Custom-made implants are useful in treating cases of Pectus Excavatum from a purely morphological point of view. Today, it is the most standard approach used by surgeons as this technique is easy to carry, reliable, not very intrusive, without risk of injury or complications, and giving refined aesthetic results.
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