Hello ! I am 16 and i have a mild case of pectus excavatum , i would like to know if there is any non surgical way of fixing my deformity . Please note that the reason of my worry is cosmentic
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Pectus excavatum refers to a chest wall deformity that leads to a sunken breastbone (sternum) appearance. It is sometimes called “funnel chest†and usually inv... Read More
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I dont have functional impairments and I did consult many Doctors here with no help even the certified ones refused since its not well known here but I started using the vacuum bell hoping for results
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- Note that the doctors are the ones to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery or if it is unnecessary or risky .
The doctors assist Pectus excavatum patients to be considered candidates ... Read More
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Are there any doctors who operate the Nuss procedure for adluts here in Lebanon?
2 Answers
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- consult a thoracic surgeon for the Nuss procedure or a board certified plastic surgeon can help you with the aesthetic outcome if you don't have any functional impairment.
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Hi doctors, 20 yrs old mali got what's called the pectus excavatum and im looking forward to.have the nuss prcedure. Any list of specialized doctors would be grateful + suggestions.
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- Pectus excavatum is anatomical setting of your thorax that in most cases doesn.t have any functional repercussion namely on your respiratory system.
If the outcome is the aesthetic aspect of your thor... Read More
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I had partial asthma as a baby, and as I grew up, my sternum started pushing outwards in the middle, and looks weird. Is there anything I can do to fix it?
Dr. Karim Farah,
Pulmonology
- A sternum protruding outward is called "pectus excavatum" or "pigeon's chest" which is due to overgrowth of the rib cage. It's not related to your asthma as a baby. The t... Read More
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