What is pectus carinatum?
pectus carinatum is the deformity of the chest in which the thoracic thoracic and ribs protrude abnormally. It is also called pigeon chest, caused by abnormal cartilage growth. Although the abnormalities of Pectus are not rare, Pectus Carinatum is one of the less common types. It affects men about four times more than women.
Pectus carinatum most often occurs in men undergoing puberty, in which it will occur very quickly. The second most common appearance of Pectus Carinatum is at birth. Rarely, the deformity may occur as a complication of an open heart surgery.
When it is a congenital defect, the deformity deteriorates how the child ages. Congenital pectus carinatum is often accompanied by scoliosis or curvature of the spine and sometimes with a mitral valve prolapse, deformity of heart valves or connective tissue disorders, especially in the cardiovascular system. Pectus carinatum causes abnormal breathing, leading to a reduction in stamina, shortness of breath, asthma and fatigue.
Main Medic Ways for Pectus CarinatumThey are external orthosis and corrective surgery. The orthosis is usually used for children in which it usually shows excellent results. The orthosis is worn under clothing and has front and rear plates that are held together by aluminum sticks and tightened to squeeze the thoracic game and ribs. It must be worn for 14 to 24 hours a day depending on the severity of the condition.
Surgical treatment is reserved for adult patients and serious cases. It uses steel bars inserted in the chest to repair the chest position. After repairing the deformity, the rods are surgically removed. The most common method is Ravilits' technique, but less invasive nuss technology can also be used if the deformity is symmetrical.
Some patients of men who are not subject to medical treatment improve the appearance of pectus carinatum through bodybuilding by covering the protruding pectus with the muscles of the chest. Although this technique is not harmful, it only solvesthe cosmetic aspect of the condition and any cardiovascular conditions persist. Females with deformity sometimes look for breast enlargement surgery for the same reason.