Up to 4% of all infants are born with a structural or genetic difference — often called a congenital abnormality — that can alter how the body looks or functions. Pectus excavatum is the most common ...

Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) is a condition where the breastbone grows inward, creating a dent in the chest. Sometimes called "funnel chest," this occurs when the breastbone (sternum) and ribcage ...

Pectus excavatum is the most encountered of chest wall deformities. It may produce respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms, hence surgical repair of this defect is performed. The procedure involving ...

For years, Hadleigh Johnston struggled to breathe, sing, and keep up with her peers. After finally receiving a diagnosis of ...

The breasts in women pectus excavatum patients frequently appear to be slanting medially along the inclination of the distorted ribs. This study aims to evaluate changes in the distance between the ...

NORFOLK, VA. –- A new minimally invasive surgery to correct a chest wall deformity -- often known as pigeon chest -- was demonstrated Friday at an international conference attended by surgeons from ...