Pectus & Chest Wall
Pectus & Chest Wall Information
Our goal is to provide a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with common and complex chest wall deformities, including pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, slipping rib syndrome and other congenital rib anomalies.
Chest wall deformities are fairly common (1 in 400 births for pectus excavatum) and can have a major impact on patient’s health, psychology and lifestyle. Whether the chest sinks in (pectus excavatum) or protrudes (pectus carinatum), the result can affect the breathing, exercise tolerance and even change how the patient feels about his or her appearance.
Our team utilises the latest surgical and non-surgical techniques and works closely with other specialties across our hospitals to provide patients and families with the highest quality of care and excellent outcomes.
There is a specific focus in the non-surgical techniques
for the management of pectus carinatum (dynamic compression brace) and pectus excavatum (vacuum bell).
Our team is committed to providing each patient with the personalised care he or she needs in a friendly and highly-specialised environment
