Pectus Excavatum

Pectus Excavatum - How to prevent?

Pectus Excavatum - Causes and Risk Factors

What causes pectus excavatum?

While the exact cause of pectus excavatum is currently unknown, the condition is hypothesized to be heredity as it often runs in families.

Pectus Excavatum - Preparing for surgery

Pectus Excavatum - Post-surgery care

Updated on 2018-01-01T16:00:00Z
Article contributed by Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Heart Centre Singapore

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