A chest wall deformity is an abnormality in the ribs, sternum (or breastbone), cartilage, and other tissues in your child’s chest. The chest wall protects vital organs like the heart and lungs and ...

The chest wall is involved in over 50% of thoracic injuries. [2,3,4] Pain and edema can restrict thoracic excursions and limit adequate respirations, leading to atelectasis and impaired ventilation.

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There are two main types of chest wall deformity: pectus carinatum, or pigeon chest, and pectus excavatum, or funnel chest. The former pushes out; the latter sinks in. Though there can be a genetic ...