However, the more severe the deformation, the more likely it is to affect not only the external appearance but also the ...

Despite the arcane-sounding name, pectus excavatum is a fairly common disorder. It affects about 1 in 400 babies born in this country.

For others, it might be a sign of other conditions, including the connective tissue disorder Marfan syndrome. In severe cases, pectus excavatum can look as if the center of the chest has been ...

Learn all about pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, where the breastbone pushes forward. We look at the symptoms and treatment options.

Cody Miller, U.S. Olympic swimmer, has not let a lung deformity slow him down. What is Pectus Excavatum and how is it impacting his swimming? Find out here.

Marfan syndrome and Kommerell’s diverticula can occur together. Given the presence of both the pectus excavatum and the Kommerell’s diverticulum, I would have expected the physicians to ...

Pectus excavatum or funnel chest is a deformity that can cause a child’s ribs and breastbone to grow inward giving the chest wall a sunken appearance. In some cases the condition is merely cosmetic, ...

Pectus carinatum also affects some children with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or other conditions that affect their connective tissues.

Pectus carinatum, also called a protruding sternum or pigeon chest, is a rare deformity in children. It causes the chest and ribs to stick out further than they should.