There is a large and diverse group of congenital abnormalities of the thorax that manifest as
deformities and/or defects of the anterior chest wall and, depending on the severity and …

Pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum represent the most frequent chest wall
deformations. However, the pathogenesis is still poorly understood and research results …

Objective: To review the technical improvements and changes in management that have
occurred over 21 years, which have made the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum …

Pectus excavatum (PE) is a posterior depression of the sternum and adjacent costal
cartilages and is frequently seen by primary care providers. PE accounts for> 90% of …

Methods Published material in English was identified utilizing the PubMed database using
multiple combinations of the keywords: pectus excavatum, pediatric, management …

Objective: Severe pectus excavatum are common in adult patients, often causing
psychological complaints and physiological impairments. Although lung function at rest may …

Pectus defects are a group of congenital conditions found in approximately 1 in 250 people,
where the sternum is depressed back towards the spine (excavatum), protrudes forwards …

Already established as a'classic'in the field, Clinical Tests of Respiratory Function presents
an authoritative yet accessible account of this complex area, fusing the basic principles of …

Background: In the absence of demonstrable functional impairment, pectus excavatum is
merely a congenital deformity, albeit with a marked psychological impact. Many patients do …

Background Severe pectus excavatum (PE) is common, often causing physiologic
impairment. Inconsistent results have been reported using a variety of open surgical …