Patient's question:
At the age of eleven, I discovered I had pigeon chest and was diagnosed with sequelae of rickets. By the time I was eighteen, the pigeon chest still existed, with the right sternum protruding, and I could clearly feel the body's imbalance when lying flat. I would like to consult if it is possible to undergo sternoplasty. After all, it makes me feel very self-conscious.Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation I described, it is estimated that the chest and ribs are basically set at the age of 18, and it can be decided to undergo surgery for plastic surgery. Regarding the decision for surgery: 1. Traditional correction methods include the rib mobilization method and the rib depression method. 2. surgery for pigeon chest (also known as the reverse Nuss surgery). Minimally invasive surgery has the advantages of small and hidden incisions, short operation time, fewer complications, and rapid recovery. It can be given priority consideration. Specific confirmation and detailed examination in the hospital are required, followed by discussion with the surgical doctor to confirm the best surgical plan.