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I have pigeon chest and would like to know wether a brace is recommended over the nuss procedure. i've started working out and it bothers me ?
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Nuss for excavatum: The nuss procedure us typically recommended for pectus excavatum and not for pectus carinatum (pigeon chest). This is usually treated using a modification of the ravitch procedure.
Answered 1/4/2014
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Conservative: Repair of a pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) is almost always a cosmetic procedure. While the nuss procedure is less invasive, it still carries a risk. Try a brace if you think that is the issue. If conservative therspy fails, you should talk to your doctor about all of your options.
Answered 1/5/2014
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