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What are ways of treating pectus carinatum?
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Pigeon Chest: Pectus carinatum (bowed or pigeon chest) normally does not pose a health risk. It can be addressed with special exercises, wearing a brace or surgery.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Pectus Carinatum: The treatment options for pectus carinatum can be found at the following link: http://academicdepartments.Musc.Edu/surgery/divisions/pediatric/pectus_carinatum_faq.Pdf.
Answered 5/10/2016
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Pectus Carinatum: Dynamic Compression Brace, and minimally invasive surgery based on the Nuss Procedure. Review with your surgeon.
Answered 5/23/2015
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