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What are some ways to live more comfortably after a nuss surgery for pectus excavatum?
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Avoid contact sports: Avoid any compressive force to thorax. Standing up straight is the most comfortable position. Sleep on a recliner. Swiming, elliptical stairclimber are good excercises. Extra strenght tylenol (acetaminophen) as directed, if no contraindications is a good remedy.
Answered 11/11/2012
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