Pectus excavatum, also known as funnel chest, is a congenital malformation of the sternum. It is indented inward, giving the front of the chest the shape of a funnel.1 Men are significantly more ...

Teenager Ryan Dolan is receiving a life-changing treatment for his chest condition – and his family say it has made the world of difference. He was 12 when he was diagnosed with pectus excavatum ...

With increasing awareness of pectus excavatum among patients and healthcare providers, the demand for surgical correction and thus unfortunately also complex revision surgeries has surged (1).

Objective: Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is a surgical treatment for PE. During the procedure, a specialized introducer is used to tunnel across the mediastinum for ...

Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the sternum has sunk into the chest cavity. Here are some physical therapy exercises that can help.

UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg evaluates and treats children and young adults with pectus excavatum, a relatively common condition, affecting approximately 1 in 400 individuals. Led by Dr. Shawn ...