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What is an indented chest bone?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pectus excavatum: Is the name for it. It describes an indented chest wall deformity. If severe it may jeopardize ones heart function.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 11/10/2016

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