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How can i get rid of chest deformity?

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Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Surgery: Chest wall deformity come in two basic types. One where the breast bone and ribs is curved inward or pectus excavatum; and where it is curved outward or pectus carinatum (pigeon breast). Pectus excavatum can cause problems with endurance because the heart and lungs have a smaller space to work in. There are cosmetic concerns with both, and both can be repaired with chest wall reconstruction

Answered 10/24/2017

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