Pectus Carinatum: Causes & Treatments for Chest Wall Disorder
2023年8月11日 · Pectus carinatum is a condition that makes your breastbone stick out beyond where it should. The causes are unclear, but surgical and nonsurgical treatments can correct this issue. You may have physical symptoms or low self-esteem from pectus carinatum. Treatments can help with both.
Pectus carinatum - Wikipedia
Pectus carinatum, also called pigeon chest, is a malformation of the chest characterized by a protrusion of the sternum and ribs. It is distinct from the related malformation pectus excavatum.
Pectus Carinatum: Symptoms, Treatment, Outlook, and More - Healthline
2019年1月3日 · Pectus carinatum, sometimes called pigeon chest, is a non-life-threatening condition. It’s marked by an abnormally outward protruding breastbone caused by rapid cartilage growth forcing the...
Pectus Carinatum - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月31日 · Pectus carinatum is a structural deformity of the chest wall that affects nearly 1 in 1000 teens, and early identification allows for more noninvasive treatment options. This activity reviews the etiology, epidemiology, and evaluation of pectus carinatum and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in treating patients with this condition.
Pectus carinatum and arcuatum - UpToDate
2023年9月14日 · Pectus carinatum is an uncommon deformity of the chest wall that presents during childhood and usually worsens during adolescence. Most patients have no associated symptoms, and repair usually is for cosmetic indications.
What to Know About Pectus Carinatum, or a Protruding Sternum - WebMD
2024年2月20日 · 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.
Pectus Carinatum - Boston Children's Hospital
Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest wall in which the breastbone and ribs are pushed outward. Pectus carinatum is sometimes called “pigeon breast” because of the birdlike appearance of the chest.
Chest Wall Disorder: Pectus Carinatum - KidsHealth
Pectus carinatum is a chest wall problem where the front of the chest sticks out more than it should. It happens when the ribs and breastbone (sternum) grow outward more than usual. The condition mostly affects boys and usually gets worse during adolescence, especially during growth spurts and the teen years.
Pectus carinatum (pigeon chest): Symptoms, causes, and treatment
2018年2月6日 · Pectus carinatum is a rare chest wall deformity that causes the breastbone to push outward instead of being flush against the chest. It is also known as pigeon chest or keel chest. When...
Pectus Carinatum - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pectus carinatum is a condition that causes the chest to a have a “bowed out” or “pigeon chest” appearance. The condition, which affects one out of every 500 children, is caused by an overgrowth of the costal cartilages which connect the ribs to the sternum.