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Why should patients with pectus excavatum (PE) undergo surgery as soon as possible?

Why should patients with pectus excavatum (PE) undergo surgery as soon as possible?

Reduction in Surgical Difficulty and Risks: As patients age, the degree and extent of concavity worsen, accompanied by the gradual...

Can patients with pectus carinatum (PC) have difficulty breathing?

Can patients with pectus carinatum (PC) have difficulty breathing?

PC is a chest wall deformity characterized by protrusion of the bony structures of the anterior chest wall. Generally speaking, the heart...

What special types of pectus excavatum(PE) are suitable for the Wang procedure?

What special types of pectus excavatum(PE) are suitable for the Wang procedure?

Generally, PE can be corrected with either the Wang procedure or the Nuss procedure.If the risks and difficulties of the surgery are not...

What are the differences between the Wang procedure and the Nuss procedure?

What are the differences between the Wang procedure and the Nuss procedure?

As a new generation of pectus excavatum surgery that subverts the tradition, the Wang procedure and the Nuss procedure show significant...

What should I do after the Wang Procedure?

What should I do after the Wang Procedure?

Sleep on your back as much as possible within one month after surgery. Avoid touching or getting the wound and surrounding area wet....

The Institute of Chest Wall Surgery(ICWS) sets a new record with 47 surgeries in a single day

The Institute of Chest Wall Surgery(ICWS) sets a new record with 47 surgeries in a single day

With the summer holiday in full swing, the waiting area of ICWS has been packed with a large number of patients seeking treatment for...

The world’s first chest wall surgery specialist hospital established

The world’s first chest wall surgery specialist hospital established

On February 9, 2023, the Institute of Chest Wall Surgery(ICWS) of Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital was established in...

Medical exchange: overseas thoracic surgeons visit the institute of chest wall surgery

Medical exchange: overseas thoracic surgeons visit the institute of chest wall surgery

“When I met him, I was quite impressed because Prof Wang is very skillful and teaches his students patiently, and his work is very great....

What to eat after surgery to help with incision healing?

What to eat after surgery to help with incision healing?

The smooth healing of surgical incisions relies on comprehensive and balanced nutritional support, in which high-quality protein, trace...

Thoracic outlet syndrome after the Nuss procedure

Thoracic outlet syndrome after the Nuss procedure

If you experience numbness, pain or other abnormal sensations in your neck, shoulders, or upper limbs after the Nuss procedure, it could...