Patient's question:
My child is 2 years old. Recently, I noticed something unusual with my baby's chest. Upon closer inspection, I found that the chest bones were concave, as if they were deformed. I took the baby to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said it was pectus excavatum. I'm very worried that it will affect the baby's growth. What are the effects of pectus excavatum in children?Doctor's answer:
If funnel chest occurs again, it will affect the child's growth and development. It impacts these two aspects. Second, the deformity may progress further, and the of the sternum can cause pulling on the back, potentially leading to a hunchback. Third, after the recurrence of funnel chest, it can cause the chest cavity to, affecting lung expansion, so there is a possibility of reduced lung capacity, which can impact the function of the heart and lungs.