Overcoming anatomical prohibition: Cross-bar Nuss elevation as a gateway to minimally invasive mitral valve repair

JTCVS Techniques 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nunzio Davide de Manna, Alaa Selman, Khalil Aburahma, Fabio Ius, Bastian Schmack, Alexander Weymann, Arjang Ruhparwar, Patrik Zardo, Jawad Salman
DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2026.102290
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Abstract

Pectus excavatum is the most common anterior chest wall deformity and may lead to significant cardiopulmonary compromise from cardiac compression and displacement. Severe pectus excavatum can exacerbate right ventricular dysfunction and is frequently associated with mitral valve pathology, including mitral valve prolapse. Although the Nuss procedure is well established1 for minimally invasive pectus excavatum repair, its use alongside mitral valve surgery in a true single-stage, fully minimally invasive approach is rarely reported.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
JTCVS Techniques
Volume
37
Pages
102290–102290
Publication date
23 February 2026
Language
EN