October 28, 2016

In summary pectus should always be treated with braces and specific exercises (Haje’s method) as the first treatment choice for pectus carinatum and excavatum. In some cases of pectus excavatum we associate the vacuum bell as a second option treatment to help improve the results of Haje’method. In our opnion surgery should just be considered if

The deformities of the anterior chest wall are known as pectus carinatum or “pigeon breast” and pectus excavatum or “shoemaker chest”. They are very common, affecting millions of people around the world, but remain hidden from society because people who have these deformities are usually ashamed of their chest aspect, avoiding clothing and activities that make these deformities noticeable.