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Pectus excavatum is a medical term that describes an abnormal formation of the rib cage that gives the chest a caved-in or sunken appearance. Considerations Pectus excavatum is often a congenital (present at birth) abnormality. Or, it can develop after birth. The condition can be mild or severe. Pectus excavatum is due to too much [Xem thêm…]

What is the cause of pectus excavatum? The cause of pectus excavatum is not known however it can run in families, with up to 25 percent of affected patients reporting chest wall abnormalities in other family members. Pectus excavatum occurs in approximately 1 out of 400–1000 children and is three to five times more common [Xem thêm…]

Introduction The two procedures most often performed for the correction of pectus excavatum are the open method, the “highly-modified Ravitch procedure,” and the minimally invasive “Nuss procedure,” first described by Dr. Ravitch in 1949 and Dr. Donald Nuss in 1998, respectively. Nuss Technique The Nuss procedure is considered minimally invasive because it does not require [Xem thêm…]

Thời gian gần đây bài viết của một vị bác sĩ nổi tiếng ngoài Hà Nội cho rằng nhiều bác sĩ thu nhập hàng tháng đến tỉ đồng. Nhiều người đọc thấy nghề bác sĩ hấp dẫn quá! Có ý định sinh thật nhiều con và cho bọn chúng đi học bác sĩ hết, thế [Xem thêm…]

What is pectus excavatum? Pectus excavatum (PE) is an abnormal development of the rib cage where the breastbone (sternum) caves in, resulting in a sunken chest wall deformity. Sometimes referred to as “funnel chest,” pectus excavatum is a deformity often present at birth (congenital) that can be mild or severe. What causes pectus excavatum? The [Xem thêm…]