chest wall pleural diaphragm - Bimaristan

Question 1

What is Pectus Excavatum?

Accepted Answer

It is the depression of the lower end of the sternum into the chest due to abnormal congenital growth, giving the chest a boat-like shape, hence the name “Pectus Excavatum.”

Question 2

What are the disorders that affect the chest?

Accepted Answer

The chest can be affected by fractures from severe accidents or congenital deformities, with the most common being chest protrusion and excavation. Costochondritis is also one of the diseases that affect the chest.

Question 3

Is Pectus Excavatum dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Pectus Excavatum is not considered life-threatening, but it puts pressure on the heart and lungs, limiting their function, making the person more prone to fatigue and heart and lung problems. The main risk of Pectus Excavatum in children is the deformity of the external appearance of the chest and the psychological pressures that the child may face in life.

Question 4

When does Pectus Excavatum appear?

Accepted Answer

Pectus Excavatum may appear at birth if severe, but it often appears after puberty when the bones and cartilage of the chest have completed growth.

Question 5

What is the treatment for Pectus Excavatum in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Pectus Excavatum is surgically treated in Turkey through either the traditional open method (Ravitch Procedure) or the modern minimally invasive method (Nuss Procedure), both of which have achieved excellent results.

Question 6

Can Pectus Excavatum be treated with exercises?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no, the success rate of treating Pectus Excavatum with exercises is almost negligible.

Question 7

What is the price of a chest brace device in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

The price of a chest brace device in Turkey ranges from $500 to $1500 depending on the type.

Question 8

Can the surgery for Pectus Excavatum and heart surgery be performed at the same time in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our doctors have performed combined heart surgery cases with Pectus Excavatum repair in Turkey and achieved excellent results. However, this requires a coordinated approach between the surgeons performing both procedures.