article = {SCR-2018-2-103} title = {Minimally invasive technique for mixed-type asymmetric thoracic deformity} journal = {Surgical Case Reports} year = {2018} issn = {2613-5965} doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2018.02.003} url = {https://www.sciencerepository.org/minimally-invasive-technique-for-mixed-type-asymmetric-thoracic-deformity_SCR-2-103 author = {Wenlin Wang,} keywords = {asymmetric thoracic deformity, minimally invasive, operation} abstract ={Mixed-type asymmetric thoracic deformity has two malformations in left to right parallel arrangement. Although the deformity is regarded as a simple addition of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum, the sandwich procedure will not bring ideal results. We designed a minimally invasive technique using one or two metal bars to correct the protrusion and depression at the same time, and our preliminary clinical experience shows a satisfactory result.}