Questionnaire-based subjective evaluation and analysis of factors influencing the effectiveness of treatment with the vacuum bell in children with pectus excavatum: a cross-sectional observational study
The evaluations reported by the parents suggested that the VB treatment was effective, although with varying degrees. The complication of petechiae seems an influencing factor to successful VB treatment in children with pectus excavatum. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term outcome and effect of VB and to improve the device and to reduce complications in order to enhance compliance and improve effectiveness.
Authors
- Yunfei Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3532-6399)
- Jos M. Latour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8087-6461)
- Jiayi Lin
- Xicheng Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2935-5724)
- Yunfei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1524-5425)
- Guihong Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7861-7607)
- Fang Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5940-9968)
- Li-Huan Zhou
Institutions
- Central South University (CN)
- Hunan Children's Hospital (CN)
- University of Plymouth (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1467215
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Health Commission of Hunan Province
- Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Department