Chest wall

Pectus excavatum and Pectus carinatum: Associated conditions, family history, and post-operative patient satisfaction

Background. Pectus excavatum (PE) and pectus carinatum (PC) are the most common chest wall deformities. In this study, we aimed to characterize how patients obtained information about these deformities, as well as patients’ family … READ MORE

Bracing results in significant improvements in Pectus carinatum

Comfort is the key because the brace is worn continuously to provide compression during regular daily activity. Patients are more compliant with the Braceworks PC brace and encouraging results are often apparent early in treatment. … READ MORE

Pectus carinatum treatment in Canada: current practice

The Calgary Protocol: bracing for Pectus carinatum BACKGROUND Multiple treatment options currently exist for the correction of pectus carinatum (PC). We performed a survey of Canadian pediatric surgeons to define current practices. … READ MORE

Corrective chest surgery changed my life

Pectus excavatum surgery was the most painful experience of my life, but the self-confidence I gained made it worth it. Playing in the surf. Porto Covo, Portugal. Wikimedia Commons Tears rushed down my face as I looked at my … READ MORE

Orthotic bracing in the treatment of Pectus carinatum

Orthotic brace used in the treatment of Pectus carinatum, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis Missouri. Abstract. Purpose of review. Pectus carinatum has been termed the under-treated … READ MORE

Non-surgical treatment of pectus carinatum with the FMF Dynamic Compressor System

Abstract. Pectus carinatum is a chest wall deformity, sometimes associated with physical signs and symptoms, but always associated to significant psychological distress. Surgical correction used to be the only solution, and was … READ MORE

Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Alberta Children’s Hospital

The Calgary Protocol for bracing of Pectus carinatum was pioneered by Dr. David L. Sigalet, Pediatric General Surgeon, Alberta Children’s Hospital. Surgeons continuing to practice the Calgary Protocol include Dr. Steven … READ MORE

Dynamic compression for correction of pectus carinatum

We suggest that patients with pectus carinatum have a trial of compression therapy before recommending surgical resection. The use of pressure measurement avoids complications such as skin lesions, partial or poor results, and patient … READ MORE

Preliminary study of efficacy of dynamic compression system in the correction of typical pectus carinatum

Objectives This preliminary study evaluates, by qualitative score, the efficacy of the dynamic compression system (DCS) with a pressure-measuring device in the treatment of pectus carinatum (PC) as an alternative to surgery. Methods … READ MORE

Factors affecting patient compliance with compressive brace therapy for pectus carinatum

Lightweight, self-adjustable compressive brace designed for the treatment of pectus carinatum. Du-Young Kang, et al. Objectives The aim of this study was to identify factors affecting patient compliance with brace therapy for pectus … READ MORE

Does overgrowth of costal cartilage cause pectus carinatum?

A three-dimensional computed tomography evaluation of rib length and costal cartilage length in patients with asymmetric pectus carinatum. Figure 1. Measurement of the sternal rotation angle. The sternal rotation angle was measured as … READ MORE

Brace compression for treatment of Pectus carinatum

Background. Surgery has been the classical treatment of pectus carinatum (PC), though compressive orthotic braces have shown successful results in recent years. We propose a non-operative approach using a lightweight, … READ MORE

Effect of the compressive brace in pectus carinatum

BACKGROUND Patients with pectus carinatum complain of cosmetic problems because they stand out in spite of wearing clothes. Surgical treatment of pectus carinatum is resection of the deformed cartilage but a wide operative scar, … READ MORE

Evaluation of the treatment of pectus carinatum with compressive orthotic bracing using three dimensional body scans

3D model used to assess and measure severity of pectus deformity demonstrating bilateral rib flattening in a severe symmetric pectus carinatum deformity. Ian Hunt, Pectus Clinic, Spire St. Anthony’s Hospital, London UK Purpose. … READ MORE

Surgeons unlock secret to treating pigeon chest

Mackenzie Cave, a bright 17-year-old who loves sports and science, developed a bony protrusion in his chest just after he turned 10. The protrusion — a deformity that affects one out of every 1,500 children — is known as pectus … READ MORE

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