Patients with pectus excavatum (PE) frequently present with complaints of exercise
intolerance and cardiopulmonary symptoms. There continues to be controversy regarding …

Pectus excavatum (PEx) is one of the most common congenital chest wall deformities.
Depending on the severity, presentation of PEx may range from minor cosmetic issues to …

Background The cardiopulmonary benefits of pectus excavatum repair have been debated.
Echocardiographic speckle-tracking strain and strain rate have been used to evaluate and …

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum has been successfully modified for use in
adult patients. Many patients present in adulthood with progression of symptoms as the …

Background Pectus excavatum, the most common congenital chest wall deformity in
pediatric patients, leads to pulmonary dysfunction. There is no consensus regarding the …

Purpose The aim of this study was to show the difference between the pulmonary function of
children with mild or severe types of pectus excavatum (PE) and post-operative changes in …