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Any differences between a barrel chest and pectus excavatum?

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Dr. Lyall Gorenstein answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Pe is a sunken chest associated with deformed cartilages. I'm not sure what you are referring to when you say " barrel chest". People with emphysema often are described as having a "barrel chest".

Answered 7/26/2013

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