Up to 4% of all infants are born with a structural or genetic difference — often called a congenital abnormality — that can alter how the body looks or functions. Pectus excavatum is the most common ...

Pectus excavatum (sunken chest) is a condition where the breastbone grows inward, creating a dent in the chest. Sometimes called "funnel chest," this occurs when the breastbone (sternum) and ribcage ...

We've noticed an indent in our son's chest since he was about 6 years old. Our pediatrician diagnosed this as pectus excavatum but said that it was nothing to worry about. Six years later, he's ...

At University of Utah Health, we specialize in expert care for children, adolescents, and young adults (up to age 30) living with chest wall deformities. Our dedicated team at the Utah Pectus Program ...

Although the majority of individuals experience minimal to no symptoms, pectus excavatum can be associated with numerous cardiopulmonary manifestations. Patients tend to become symptomatic during ...

Pectus excavatum, sometimes called funnel chest, is an abnormal development of the rib cage where the breastbone grows inward. The causes of pectus excavatum aren’t completely clear. It’s not ...

Carson Sudbeck didn't think much about his concave chest until he was scrolling TikTok and discovered corrective surgery Wendy Grossman Kantor is an award-winning journalist who has contributed to ...

Cody Miller was born with a condition that diminished his lung capacity. Lung capacity is of huge importance to Olympic swimmers. In fact, it’s been theorized that one of the reasons Michael Phelps is ...