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How is pectus excavatum diagnosed?
A pediatrician diagnoses pectus excavatum after observing a child when he or she inhales, exhales, and rests. The pediatrician also calculates the depth of the chest from front to back using x rays.
What is pectus exavatum?
A pectus excavatum deformity or sunken chest is a chest that bends inward in the center. It may press against the heart or lungs. It may be accompanied by other birth defects. It should be treated by surgery so the heart and lungs can grow naturally and so the child is not constantly embarrassed by the comments of other children.
What is the meaning of pectus?
pectus means the pectal area or "chest" as it is commonly known
Who is a good PE surgeon in Maryland or DC my child was diagnosed with pectus excavatum?
For a pediatric surgeon specializing in pectus excavatum in Maryland or DC, Dr. John S. H. McCarthy at Children's National Hospital is highly regarded. He has extensive experience in treating chest wall deformities, including pectus excavatum, and is known for his expertise in minimally invasive techniques. It's advisable to consult with your pediatrician for a referral and to discuss the best options for your child's specific needs.
What is pectus carinatum?
Pectus carinatum. In other patients with Marfan the sternum is pushed outward and narrowed.
What is pectus excavatum?
Pectus excavatum is a malformation of the chest in which the patient's breastbone, or sternum, is sunken inward.
Where do they sell pectus carniatum brace in California?
Encinitas California Pectus Services of Southern California in conjunction with Dr. Barry Losasso / West Coast Center for Pectus Excellence. 877-732-8876
How does pectus carinatum impact Marfan syndrome sufferers?
Although pectus carinatum does not cause breathing difficulties, it can cause embarassment about appearance.
What is the goal of pectus excavatum repair?
The purpose of pectus excavatum repair surgery is to correct the deformity to improve physical appearance, posture, and breathing.
How can the chest of Marfan syndrome be deformed?
A few patients with Marfan may have a pectus excavatum on one side of their chest and a pectus carinatum on the other.
What body part does the medical root word pectus refer to?
The medical root word 'pectus' refers to the breast, chest, or thorax (Latin).
Does Scoiliosis make you prone to pectus Excavatum?
No. Scoliosis is abnormally large curvature of the spine. Pectus exacavatum is a deformity of the sternum (breast bone). The two are unrelated.
