High rates of metal allergy amongst Nuss procedure patients dictate broader pre-operative testing.

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PURPOSE: A previous study from our group estimated that as few as 2.2% of pectus excavatum patients suffered from allergy to the implanted metal bar. We sought to assess recent changes in incidence of metal allergy and identify the benefit of metal allergy testing prior to surgery. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed of all consenting patients undergoing pectus repair during the six years between 9/2004...

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