Many South Africans with pectus excavatum are misdiagnosed with asthma, especially as the weather cools. Learn the difference and when to see a specialist.
While Pectus Excavatum (sunken chest) and Pectus Carinatum (pigeon chest) certainly affect a child’s appearance and confidence, labeling them as “purely aesthetic” overlooks the very real physical toll these conditions can take on a developing body.
A KZN mother’s journey through Pectus Excavatum that placed dangerous pressure on her lungs and heart — and how surgery changed everything.
Chest deformities are far more than cosmetic concerns. In South Africa, pioneers like Dr. Ivan Schewitz have transformed care with minimally invasive techniques, changing lives across the continent.
