Pectus Carinatum

Mark V Mazziotti, MD, Meghna V Misra, MD, Fizan Abdullah, MD, PhD, David Sigalet, MD, PhD, Jamie C Harris, MD
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Introduction

Pectus carinatum is manifested by protrusion of the sternum and surrounding cartilages and is commonly referred to as pigeon chest [1].

see also Chest Wall Deformities

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Introduction

Pectus carinatum is manifested by protrusion of the sternum and surrounding cartilages and is commonly referred to as pigeon chest [1].

see also Chest Wall Deformities

Content in this topic is referenced in SCORE Chest Wall Deformities

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Last updated: January 15, 2021