Experiences and health-related quality of life following minimally invasive surgical repair for pectus excavatum – a mixed methods study
Participants reported a stronger sense of self and greater freedom in life after MIRPE: However, persistent pain and fatigue highlight the need for further research and individualized postoperative care.
Authors
- Mårten Vidlund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3290-8801)
- Ann-Sofie Sundqvist
- Louise Norlander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3743-7826)
- Agneta Anderzén-Carlsson
Institutions
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Örebro University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2632366
- Primary Topic
- Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00