Pectus excavatum is when the ribs and sternum (breastbone) grow inward and form a dent in the chest. This gives it a concave or caved-in shape, which is why the condition is also called "funnel chest" ...

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 excavatum (PECK-tuss ex-kuh-VAW-tum) is a condition that causes a child’s chest to look sunken or "caved in." It happens because of a defect in the tough connective tissue (cartilage) that ...

Our surgeons are specially trained to diagnose and treat pectus excavatum and have extensive experience in surgical approaches to repair the condition. We use the latest surgical techniques and work ...

Pectus excavatum (PE), translated literally as “hollowed chest” and also referred to as “sunken chest” or “funnel chest,” is the most common chest wall malformation seen in children. An overgrowth of ...