Chest wall deformities are a set of congenital diseases; these can manifest as; an isolated feature, with other congenital anomalies, or as part of a genetic syndrome. Deleterious effects can occur from birth to adolescence, ranging from life-threatening conditions to psychosocial cosmetic concerns. There is no global accepted general classification for chest wall deformities. This article aims to review from the point of view of general thoracic surgery the most common congenital chest wall deformities that have been described. These are pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, Poland syndrome, sterna clefts, ectopia cordis, Jeunes syndrome, and Jarcho Levin syndrome, to summarize the essential points of this complex spectrum of diseases. The activity will also describe the role of the interprofessional team in the diagnosis and evaluation of this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/19392
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Congenital Cardiac, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Soft Tissue & Bone