Chest deformity in children /
Chest deformity in children: Pectus Excavatum and Carinatum
01 In Brief
Pectus Carinatum or pigeon chest and Pectus Excavatum or funnel chest are usually mild in most children and do not cause functional impairment. There is often a family history.
Occasionally with growth during puberty they can cause functional problems or poor self image and surgery is available.
02 What Others Say
Pectus Carinatum or Pigeon chest
RCH fact sheet: pectus carinatum
Kidshealth Chest Wall disorder: Pectus Carinatum
Pectus Excavatum or Funnel chest
Kidshealth Chest Wall disorder: Pectus Excavatum
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Last updated: 17/03/2019