How to treat pectus excavatum in a 14-year-old child

Patient's question:

At one year old, it was discovered

Doctor's answer:

The specific treatment for pectus excavatum depends on the condition. For mild deformities, there is usually no significant impact, and special treatment is generally not required. However, severe deformities often affect the patient's respiratory and cardiac function. Severe pectus excavatum can lead to respiratory infections, poor exercise tolerance, a frail body, and severe compression of the heart, causing myocardial ischemia and potentially triggering arrhythmias.
Children have weaker immune systems, making them more susceptible to pediatric pectus excavatum. For parents, it is important not to panic and should promptly take their children to a regular hospital for examination and treatment. Additionally, routine check-ups should be conducted for the child, and medication should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.