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Treatment of Congenital Pediatric Chest Deformity in Children

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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million local
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The Asklepios Children's Hospital Sankt Augustin positions itself as an ultramodern maximum care medical facility for children and adolescents. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the exceptionally high quality of medical service, a sensitive attitude and compassionate care for young patients. The hospital diagnoses and
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HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients. The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of ​​150,000 m&s
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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The Acibadem Healthcare Group Istanbul was founded in 1991 and in a short time has become one of the leading medical facilities not only in Turkey, but throughout the world. The medical group has developed rapidly for many year. Today, it consists of 22 hospitals and 19 outpatient clinics in 5 countries (in Turkey, Bulgaria, Hol
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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