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Discover sternal cleft causes, symptoms, and risks. Learn about modern surgical treatments and why early diagnosis and intervention ensures the best outcomes.

Straight back syndrome explained: causes, key symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatment options, including conservative care and surgery.

Even after a successful chest wall surgery, proper wound healing remains a key concern. If a wound doesn’t heal as expected, it can cause pain, slow recovery, and in some cases lead to infection, potentially affecting the overall results of the surgery. Understanding why healing problems occur and how to address them is essential for a safe and timely recovery.

Comprehensive overview of chest wall disorders, including deformities, infections, tumors, and more. Learn causes, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment options.

Learn about six common chest wall deformities, their causes, symptoms, effects, and innovative correction techniques offered by ICWS.

Learn how flat chest deformity (Platythorax) impacts both physical and psychological health. The article details its structural features, associated symptoms, and minimally invasive correction procedures.

In mid-October 2025, at the invitation of Indonesian medical experts, Professor Wenlin Wang traveled to Makassar and Bali to conduct surgical demonstrations and participate in academic exchanges. During the visit, he presented the techniques and principles of the ICWS team,  providing more doctors with opportunities to learn about innovative chest wall surgical methods, and offering local patients a wider range of safe and effective treatment options.   Successful Complex Che

Top image: The heart is completely shifted to the left side of the chest cavity, which is a case of common pectus excavatum; Bottom image: The heart is located at the bottom of the indentation, not shifted to the left, and is clearly compressed, which is a case of malignant pectus excavatum. Pectus excavatum   is a common chest wall deformity that usually causes no significant symptoms if the indentation is mild. This is because the heart shifts toward the left side of the ch