Repeated paradoxical breathing during asthma attacks may contribute to the development of pectus excavatum in young children.

Not all pectus excavatum presents in the same way. From narrow indentation to wide, extending depression — this common chest wall deformity appears in many forms. Understanding the differences is the first step toward the right treatment. Symmetrical Pectus Excavatum Symmetrical pectus excavatum is characterized by a centrally located depression in the lower anterior chest wall, with the deepest point typically at the sternum or xiphoid process, and in some cases, below the

Pre-shaping is a surgical technique proposed by Dr. Wenlin Wang, specifically designed for patients with rigid chest wall bones that...