Female, 12 months, naked eye observation, found a depression in the middle of the chest. Physical examination said it was pectus excavatum. How to treat it? funnelchest

Pectus excavatum is a kind of abnormal sternal development disease, which is related to heredity. Some children's symptoms disappear after 3 years old, which is called pseudopectus excavatum. True funnel chest still exists after 3 years old. With the growth and development, in addition to affecting the appearance, it will also cause respiratory and circulatory disorders due to the oppression of the heart and lungs. Plastic surgery is the only effective treatment. 3- 10 years old is the best age for surgery. The traditional surgical method is traumatic, the sternum is turned over, the tissue structure of the anterior chest wall is completely destroyed, and the scar is obvious. -NUSS, a minimally invasive orthopedic operation developed in recent years, has little trauma, leaving only four small scars 1cm on the chest wall, which is beautiful and effective, and is recognized as the best treatment method in academic circles at present.

(Dr. Li Jianxing solemnly reminds me that because I can't see the patient face to face, I can't fully understand the condition. The above suggestions are for reference only. Please go to the hospital for specific diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a doctor! )

Hebei Chest Hospital/