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I have a serious case of a chest deformity called pectus excavatum. what to do?
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See a thoracic surge: Thoracic surgeons experienced in repairing pe deformity are your best resource to evaluate the severity of your deformity and to recommend treatment if necessary.
Answered 7/5/2012
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