Stenocostal plate

The sterno-costal plate is used in the treatment of chest deformity, the so-called. funnel chest deformity by the method of Dr. Nuss (minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum – MIRPE), which consists in the introduction under the sternum. Deformity corrective plate. The operation is short, minimally invasive with little blood loss.

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The steno-costal plate is used in the treatment of chest deformity, and in particular funnel chest deformity (Latin pectus excavatum). The method of treatment with the use of a wall-costal plate is intended

especially for children in the period of growth (when the ribs and costal cartilages are not too pliable and too stiff).

The recommended optimal age for reconstruction is between 12 and 16 years of age. Allows:

  • achieve excellent cosmetic results,
  • properly develop lungs and heart,
  • improve chest flexibility,
  • Significantly improve breathing.

The average time needed to restore the normal functioning of the patient varies within one month.