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CONDITION

Pectus Excavatum

Pectus excavatum is a deformity of the chest in which the chest looks sunken or caved in. It occurs when the cartilage that holds the ribs to the breastbone e has a defect and pushes the breastbone inward, leaving a deep dent in the centre of the chest between the pectoralis major muscles.

CONDITION

Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest in which the breastbone protrudes outwards. The bulging gives the chest a birdlike appearance which is why the condition is sometimes referred to as pigeon chest.

PROCEDURE

Ravitch Procedure

While the Ravitch procedure is done very seldom these days, it may be required for older patients with the chest deformity, pectus excavatum. Pectus excavatum is a defect in which the cartilage that holds the ribs to the breastbone is abnormal, causing the chest to look sunken or caved in.

PROCEDURE

Nuss Procedure

The Nuss procedure is done for severe cases of pectus excavatum in children, a chest deformity in which the breastbone is deformed leading to a sunken or caved in chest.

PROCEDURE

Reverse Nuss Procedure

The Abraham or Reverse-Nuss procedure is done for severe cases of pectus carinatum, a chest deformity categorised by a defect in the chest that causes the breastbone to protrude from the chest. The conditions are often called pigeon chest since the bulging gives the chest a birdlike appearance.

PROCEDURE

External Bracing

External bracing is usually the preferred route for children who are still growing. External bracing for pectus carinatum makes use of a lightweight brace that puts pressure on the front part of the chest and the breastbone that is bulging forward.