How long does it take to fully recover from pectus excavatum surgery?
How long does it take to fully recover from pectus excavatum surgery? Most patients recover in six weeks, but precautions must be taken during exercise/sports. The bars will be removed as an outpatient procedure in two to three years. What are major complications after pectus excavatum repair surgery? Possible complications from surgical repair of pectus excavatum include:Pneumothorax (air around the lung).Bleeding.Pleural effusion (fluid around the lung).Infection.Bar displacement.Pectus excavatum recurrence (comes back) after the bar is removed.Injury to surrounding structures. Can you sleep on your side after Nuss procedure? It is okay if your child wants to sleep on his or...