Evaluating Inter- and Intraobserver Agreement on Pectus Carinatum Severity and Treatment Outcomes: A Comparison of Subjective and Objective Assessment Methods
Subjective assessment of PC severity and esthetic results is inconsistent. Three-dimensional scanning could help standardize treatment completion and aid patients and surgeons in determining treatment completion. The psychosocial effects of scars should be addressed when discussing treatment options.
Authors
- Sjoerd A. de Beer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7430-7521)
- Sander Zwaveling
- Hendrik van Braak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6555-427X)
- Matthijs W. Oomen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3512-2329)
- Ernst van Heurn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8001-1222)
- Justin R. de Jong
Institutions
- Leiden University Medical Center (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2466-6407
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15