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How can i fix my pectus carinatum?
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Surgery: At 50 years of age do you really want surgery that at this point is purely cosmetic. You should consult a thoracic surgeon for the details of a surgical procedure to reshape your chest wall. Without examining you, there is no way to tell the extent of the operation.
Answered 4/27/2018
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Brace: pectus carinatum can luckily be fixed by wearing an external compression brace. it requires diligence to wear it as prescribed and for the indicated length of time. certain assymetric varieties of p. carinatum may require surgery to resect the abnormal shaped ribs.
Answered 6/18/2018
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