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Pectus excavatum 17 yr old about 1 inch deep. do i need surgery, occasionally get breathless but i have anxiety too. can it get worse as i get older?
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Pectins excavatum: You could if for cosmetic reasons but an inch should not need it. See your physician about your "breathless " soon .
Answered 12/3/2015
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Mgt: I would lung function testing to better define your airflow and lying capacity. The surgical correction is often performed for cosmetic reasons.
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