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Treatment of Congenital Pediatric Chest Deformity in Children

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Best children's hospitals and doctors for congenital pediatric chest deformity treatment abroad

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Ania Muntau

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

9.2/10from 92 Votes

Germany, Hamburg

Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care

Diagnosis of chest deformity

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2388.86

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

32232.73

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Head physician:

Dr. med. Andreas Heydweiller

University Hospital Bonn

9.2/10from 150 Votes

Germany, Bonn

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

28046.81

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Guido Seitz

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

8.6/10from 18 Votes

Germany, Marburg

Department of Pediatric Surgery

The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are

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1880.12

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22910.02

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Rothe

Charite University Hospital Berlin

9/10from 95 Votes

Germany, Berlin

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a

Diagnosis of chest deformity

2674.81

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37003.17

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University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Muensterer

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

10/10from 40 Votes

Germany, Munich

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i

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2172.96

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27589.75

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Patrick Günther

University Hospital Heidelberg

9.8/10from 57 Votes

Germany, Heidelberg

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of

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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Guido Fitze

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

9.1/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Dresden

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart

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2766.68

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

40385.21

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Head physician:

Dr. med. Manuel Besendörfer

University Hospital Erlangen

9.1/10from 51 Votes

Germany, Erlangen

Department of Pediatric Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The

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1942.12

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26140.46

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Walther

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

10/10from 97 Votes

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about

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1945.58

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24974.84

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Dr.h.c. Christian Schlensak

University Hospital Tuebingen

9.2/10from 55 Votes

Germany, Tuebingen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie

Diagnosis of chest deformity

2130.47

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

25978.53

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer G. Leyh

University Hospital Würzburg

9.2/10from 38 Votes

Germany, Würzburg

Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and

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1958.21

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

24543.03

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Head physician:

PD Dr. med. Britt Hofmann

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

9.6/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Halle

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s

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1938.68

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24453.46

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Artur Lichtenberg

University Hospital Duesseldorf

9.5/10from 71 Votes

Germany, Duesseldorf

Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is

Diagnosis of chest deformity

2202.81

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27974.46

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Sven Martens

University Hospital Muenster

9.8/10from 78 Votes

Germany, Muenster

Department of Cardiac Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery

According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad

Diagnosis of chest deformity

1932.94

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

24441.98

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Aigner

University Hospital Essen

9.6/10from 23 Votes

Germany, Essen

Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Endoscopy

According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e

Diagnosis of chest deformity

1949.02

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Surgical treatment of chest deformity with sternum osteotomy and rib mobilization using Nuss procedure

24439.68

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Head physician:

Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Winfried Padberg

University Hospital Giessen UKGM

9.5/10from 35 Votes

Germany, Giessen

Department of General, Abdominal, Thoracic and Transplant Surgery

The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology

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1872.08

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22904.27

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About the treatment

Congenital pediatric chest deformity affects the upper part of the sternum, giving the patient a keel-shaped chest. Such deformity is also known as hollowed or keeled chest. This disease is considered to be hereditary. 26% of cases are caused by a genetic predisposition. Keeled chest can sometimes be an acquired condition after serious chest trauma. It is most often manifested by an abnormal protrusion of the chest.

Congenital pediatric chest deformity can occur if the development of a person’s skeleton is disrupted while the ribs and sternum are very weak. Protrusion may become visible around the age of 5-7 when the development of the skeleton is most rapid and the body increases in size very quickly. Or, it may manifest between the ages of 11-14 years due to changes in the body during puberty.

Deformity is most common in girls. According to statistics, the ratio is 4:1 in girls relative to boys. This condition is considered to be common, with 1 out of 400 people having it in some form.

There are two types of this deformity:

Symmetrical
Asymmetrical

Asymmetrical protrusion is more common in progressed stages of this condition.

Symptoms

Protrusion of the chest
Difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Cardiovascular problems
Frequent colds
Slow physical development
Dizziness

Diagnosis

X-Ray of the chest shows if there is any deformity in anatomical structure of patients cratliage.
MRI is used to get the precise image of the heart and tissues surrounding it to know if protusion displaced the heart.
ECG shows if there are problems with the heart rhythm, caused by this disease.

Treatment

Plastic chest repair is the most effective chest deformity treatment and it is performed as an open surgery.

During the open surgery, the surgeon makes an incision into the chest and removes the deformed cartilage. The rib lining is left to allow the cartilage to grow back normally. A plastic support piece may be used, to hold the breastbone in place until it is completely healed.

The recovery period can take several months. This surgery is usually performed in children between the age of 12-16 years or in adults in their early 20s.

Overall, this procedure not only improves the outward appearance of the chest, it can also improve the patient’s breathing and prevents heart problems that could have appeared later in life due to the heart being moved by the protrusion.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko

Lilia K., Russia
Lilia K., Russia, February 2021, Academic Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Dr. med. Thomas W. Kraus.

Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main

Naseem A., Iraq
Naseem A., Iraq, November 2021, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Prof. Dr. Stefan Siemer.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt
Hazem Mahmoud Samy M., Egypt, August, 2017, Preventicum.

Preventicum Diagnostic Сlinic Essen

Tatiana K., Russia
Tatiana K., Russia, December, 2019, Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Ennker, HELIOS Clinic Krefeld.

HELIOS Clinic Krefeld

Taisiya S., Russia
Taisiya S., Russia, September 2020, Pediatric Diagnostic Hospital M1 Munich, Dr. Simon Mayer.

Pediatric Diagnostic Hospital M1 Munich

Magdy Hamed Mohamed M., Egypt
Magdy Hamed Mohamed M., Egypt, September 2020, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Prof. Dr Becker.

University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Malika K., Kazakhstan
Malika K., Kazakhstan, January 2019, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger.

Beta Clinic Bonn

Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan
Aizaryk D., Kazakhstan, August, 2017, University Hospital Bonn, Dr. Petrak.

University Hospital Bonn

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Dr. med. Michel Al Ghazal.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Maryam M., Saudi Arabia
Maryam M., Saudi Arabia, May 2022, Beta Klinik Bonn, Prof. Dr. med. Christian E. Elger

Beta Clinic Bonn

Boris T., USA
Boris T., USA, Marth, 2017, Academic Hospital Schwabing, Prof. Dr. med. Robert Ritzel.

Hospital Schwabing Munich

William E., USA
William E., USA, November 2018, University Hospital Saarland Homburg, Prof. Dr. med. Samer Ezziddin.

University Hospital Saarland Homburg

Ekaterina K., Georgia
Ekaterina K., Georgia, February 2020, Academic Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Dieter Allescher.

Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Sergei T., Estonia
Sergei T., Estonia, February 2022, Marien Hospital Marl, Dr. med. Hans-Jörg Sommerfeld.

Marien Hospital Marl

Mohammad D., Sweden
Mohammad D., Sweden, August 2022, Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner

Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

Leila G. N., Iran
Leila G. N., Iran, June 2020, Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner.

Clinic of Advanced Biological Medicine Frankfurt am Main

Ajay Singh S., United Kingdom
Ajay Singh S., United Kingdom, December 2021, Clinic of advanced biological medicine Frankfurt am Main, Dr. med. Gerhard Siebenhüner.