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I have a small prominence in the sternum and i want a cure for this?
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Pectus Excavatum: Since you are eighteen and are concerned about it,consult your family physician/pediatrician tf there is correctable deformity like pigeon chest also called PectusExcavatum,sometimes can be associated with Scoliosis,cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions You may use brace to be worn14to24 hours under clothes and if it fails in severe cases may be referred forRAVITCH PROCEDURE byORTHOPEDIC SURGE
Answered 3/20/2015
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