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Sir if a person has pigeon chest,how to minimize that chest??? and is he medically fit?????
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Depends on: degree.of deformity and age. Only definite method is surgical correction. There is usually no effect on internal organs. Consult with a pediatric surgery specialist.
Answered 8/22/2015
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Chest brace: can typically fix the problem in patients under 18 Consult pediatric theist surgeon
Answered 4/21/2018
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