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What is a treatment for pectus excavatum?

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Surgery: If the pectus is too severe, surgery may be required.

Answered 2/12/2013

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Dr. Andre Hebra answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Treatment for pectus: An overview of the management and treatment options for pectus excavatum can be found at the following link: http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/1004953-overview#a0199 here is a pdf file about pectus excavatum: http://academicdepartments.Musc.Edu/surgery/divisions/pediatric/pectus_excavatum_faq.Pdf here is a video about pectus: http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=z2tjagz_qew.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. answered

Pectus excavatum: Pectus excavatum can be surgically repaired, but surgery is usually reserved for people who have moderate to severe signs and symptoms. People who have mild signs and symptoms may be helped by physical therapy. Certain exercises can improve posture and increase the degree to which the chest can expand. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pectus-excavatum/basics/treatment/con-20028599

Answered 10/28/2016

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