Pectus carinatum is a chest wall problem where the front of the chest sticks out more than it should. It happens when the ribs and breastbone (sternum) grow outward more than usual. The condition ...

Pectus carinatum (PC), often referred to as "pigeon chest," is a congenital deformity characterized by an abnormal protrusion of the sternum. This condition can lead to physical discomfort and ...

Pectus carinatum is a chest wall problem where the front of the chest sticks out more than it should. It happens when the ribs and breastbone (sternum) grow outward more than usual. The condition ...

Pectus carinatum (PC), commonly referred to as “pigeon chest,” is a chest wall malformation in which the sternum and ribs push in an outward direction. It results from overgrowth of the cartilaginous ...

subtypes of pectus (Lateral Pectus Carinatum, Inferior Pectus Carinatum, Superior Pectus Carinatum, Broad Pectus Excavatum, and Localized Pectus Excavatum), and characteristics of the scoliotic curve ...

Pectus carinatum (PECK-tuss care-uh-NAW-tum) causes the chest to bow outward. It happens because of a defect in the tough connective tissue (cartilage) that holds the ribs to the breastbone (sternum).

Pectus excavatum is usually considered meaningless and without clinical significance. The following case may put a different complexion on the matter. A healthy 59-year-old male patient complained of ...

This can cause shortness of breath with exercise. The opposite condition, called pectus carinatum, is when the chest bows outward. Children with pectus excavatum sometimes also have scoliosis. Rarely, ...

Dr. Jaroszewski's research pertains to the surgical treatment of pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum deformities, the genetics of pectus deformities, cardiopulmonary implications of pectus deformities, ...