Patient's question:
Doctor, I would like to inquire about the cost of treating pectus excavatum in children. I hope the doctor can explain it.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to consult the local hospital or the hospital where treatment is desired. Congenital pectus excavatum is a common chest wall deformity in children, accounting for 90% of pediatric chest wall deformities. The clinical manifestations primarily involve the lower sternum and xiphoid process. The sternum, along with the costal cartilages on both sides, is concave inward, resembling a funnel, hence the name pectus excavatum. In some cases, the sternum is asymmetrical on both sides, uneven in shape, and irregular. The cause of this disease is unclear, but there is a family genetic tendency.