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Pectus Excavcatum Repair

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Pectus excavatum repair is surgery to correct pectus excavatum. This is a congenital (present at birth) deformity of the front of the chest wall that causes a sunken breastbone (sternum) and ribs. Pectus excavatum is also called funnel or sunken chest. It may worsen during the teen years.

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This video covers pectus excavatum repair, surgery to correct a congenital deformity of the front of the chest wall. It describes pectus excavatum as causing a sunken breastbone and ribs, also called funnel or sunken chest, and notes it may worsen during the teen years.

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  • Pectus excavatum repair is described as surgery to correct the deformity
  • A sunken breastbone (sternum) and ribs are described
  • Funnel chest and sunken chest are given as other names
  • Worsening during the teen years is mentioned

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This video presents “Pectus Excavcatum Repair” — Pectus excavatum repair is surgery to correct pectus excavatum. This is a congenital (present at birth) deformity of the front of the chest wall that causes a sunken breastbone (sternum) and ribs. Pectus excavatum is also called funnel or. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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