Often appearing harmless from the outside, it can be more than just a cosmetic issue for those affected: Pectus excavatum is ...

A simple suction bell has made a massive difference to teenager Ryan Dolan's rare chest condition. Skip to content. ... service for people who suffer from pectus deformities of their chest wall ...

Teenager Ryan Dolan is receiving a life-changing treatment for his chest condition – and his family say it has made the world of difference. He was 12 when he was diagnosed with pectus excavatum ...

Background: Non-invasive ventilation is an established treatment for chronic respiratory failure due to chest wall deformity. There are few data available to inform the choice between volume and ...

Poland syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by hypoplasia of the breast and nipple, insufficient subcutaneous tissue, absence of the costosternal portion of the pectoral major muscle, ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, recently performed a complex and life-saving surgery on an 8-year-old child suffering from rib cancer. Despite ...

Anterior chest wall deformity was evaluated with chest topography, and scar quality at baseline and at 6-months follow-up, and final outcomes analyzed with SPSS. Results: In 70 patients, 52 (74%) were ...

Scoliosis, a three-dimensional deformity of the spine, is commonly encountered in orthopedic and multidisciplinary settings, with idiopathic scoliosis being the most diagnosed form. Complications ...

A chest wall deformity is an abnormality in the ribs, sternum (or breastbone), cartilage, and other tissues in your child’s chest. The chest wall protects vital organs like the heart and lungs and ...

Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest wall. The cartilage between the ribs and the breastbone, or sternum, grows too much, causing the middle of the chest to point out.