21. Funnel Chest - General Practice Notebook medical information from General Practice Notebook. funnel chest. Pectusexcavatum is the most common congenital deformity of the chest wall. http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/cache/1322254343.htm

funnel chest Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital deformity of the chest wall. The primary problem is a deformity of the costal cartilages which develop in a concave position and depress the sternum towards the vertebral column. The condition is usually apparent at birth and worsens with time. It may be familial. Click here for more information...

22. 1Up Health > Pectus Excavatum Repair (Chest Deformity Repair, Funnel Chest Repai Comprehesive information on Pectus excavatum repair (Chest deformity repair, Funnelchest repair). Chest deformity repair, funnel chest repair. Definition http://www.1uphealth.com/health/pectus_excavatum_repair.html

1Up Health Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials Health News ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Pectus excavatum repair Information Guide Alternative names : Chest deformity repair, Funnel chest repair Definition : Surgery to correct pectus excavatum , a deformity of the front of the chest wall with depression of the breastbone (sternum) and rib (costal) cartilages. Jump to a Section of this Guide Definition Description Indications Expectations after Surgery ... Risks Related Tools and Utilities Search Books on Amazon: Read Articles on eLibrary: Health Products on drugstore.com: Pneumothorax More More Topics Bleeding Breathing difficulty Pectus excavatum Respiratory ... More Search 1Up Health A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial reviewers . A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch). Home Contact Us Privacy Links Directory

23. 1Up Health > Pectus Excavatum > Considerations (Funnel Chest) Comprehesive information on Pectus excavatum (funnel chest). Pectus excavatum Considerations. Alternative names funnel chest. Definition http://www.1uphealth.com/health/pectus_excavatum_considerations.html

1Up Health Symptoms Guide Pectus excavatum Alternative Medicine ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Symptoms Guide Pectus excavatum Information Pectus excavatum : Considerations Alternative names : Funnel chest Definition : The descriptive term for an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from the breastbone (sternum) to the backbone (vertebrae) is decreased, resulting in a caved-in or sunken chest appearance. Considerations Pectus excavatum is a congenital abnormality that can be mild or fairly marked. The child typically has a depression in the center of the chest over the sternum, and this may appear quite deep. It is caused by excessive growth of the costosternal cartilage (the connective tissue joining the ribs to the breastbone), with resulting inward deformity of the sternum. If pectus excavatum is severe, it may affect the underlying organs (heart and lungs) leading to exercise intolerance or other problems. In addition, the cosmetic appearance of a pectus excavatum may pose a psychological difficulty. Pectus excavatum may occur as the only abnormality, or in association with other syndromes.

24. Health.iafrica.com | Doc Online | Ask The Doctor | Musculoskeletal Funnel Chest MUSCULOSKELETAL funnel chest. Question. I Answer. The medical term forthis is pectus excavatum and the lay term is funnel chest. This http://health.iafrica.com/doconline/qa/musculoskeletal/funnelchest.htm

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25. Usnews.com: Photography - Gallery | A New Method (7/16/02) Gabe came to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va.,to undergo a procedure to correct pectus excavatum, or funnel chest. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/photography/surgery/surgery1.htm

Education Health Opinion Technology ... News Quiz Photography Gallery Archives Portfolios U.S. News Store About U.S. News Media Kit Market@usnews by Charlie Archambault for Gabe Patgorski, 15, with his mom, Linda, in his doctor's office the day before his surgery last month. Gabe came to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Va., to undergo a procedure to correct pectus excavatum, or funnel chest. (See related story for more detail.) Who Won the Civil War? View this essay Why Americans are still fighting over who was right and who was wrong in the Civil War. Third World America View this essay A decade ago, the colonias of the Southwest were called a national disgrace. Today, a visit to the impoverished border communities tells a different story. A Nation Changed View this essay Four photo essays document the many ways America and Americans have been transformed by the horrific attacks of September 11. The Future of Water View this essay Many billions of dollars will be needed to quench America's thirst, but is private business the answer? Anorexia In the Family View this essay New studies reveal how this deadly disease is passed from generation to generation.

26. Usnews.com: Photography - Portfolio | Nick Roberts (7/16/02) (8/1/02). A new method View this essay. Last year a physician gave GabePatgorski a sports physical and recognized the signs of funnel chest. http://www.usnews.com/usnews/photography/portfolios/nick/nick1.htm

Education Health Opinion Technology ... News Quiz Photography Gallery Archives Portfolios U.S. News Store About U.S. News Media Kit Market@usnews Red light? Green light?: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy listens to testimony during hearings on whether FBI lapses contributed to the September 11 terrorist attacks. June 2002. Who Won the Civil War? View this essay Why Americans are still fighting over who was right and who was wrong in the Civil War. Third World America View this essay A decade ago, the colonias of the Southwest were called a national disgrace. Today, a visit to the impoverished border communities tells a different story. A Nation Changed View this essay Four photo essays document the many ways America and Americans have been transformed by the horrific attacks of September 11. The Future of Water View this essay Many billions of dollars will be needed to quench America's thirst, but is private business the answer? Anorexia In the Family View this essay New studies reveal how this deadly disease is passed from generation to generation. A new method View this essay Last year a physician gave Gabe Patgorski a sports physical and recognized the signs of funnel chest. Last month, Gabe, 15, had minimally invasive surgery to correct it.

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28. NMAP: The UK's Gateway To High Quality Internet Resources In Nursing, Midwifery, funnel chest up. Related topics broader, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities. http://nmap.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0016842L0016842.html

Funnel Chest [up] Related topics: broader Musculoskeletal Abnormalities other Gastroschisis Limb Deformities, Congenital Marfan Syndrome UK pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum information site The UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information site is authored by Caroline Emery, a Clinical Nurse, with the support of the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. This resource provides information on pectus deformity and covers what a pectus excavatum/carinatum is, living with a pectus deformity, treatment options (both surgical and non-surgical), and a geographical listing of UK based hospital Trusts treating patients with pectus deformities. Links to other relevant Web based resources are provided. Funnel Chest Great Britain Patient Education Sternum / abnormalities Last modified 28/Mar/2003 [Low Graphics]

29. DISEASE: Funnel Chest DISEASE funnel chest. Related Terms. http://disease.bigtome.com/big/page/Funnel_Chest

DISEASE: Funnel Chest Related Terms Funnel Chest Funnel cake Hairy chest ... Toy chest Categories (1-1 of 1) Health: Conditions_and_Diseases: Musculoskeletal_Disorders: Congenital_Anomalies: Pectus_Excavatum Web Pages Nuss Method of Surgical Correction of Pectus excavatum Description of the minimally invasive surgery used by Dr. Donald Nuss to repair pectus excavatum (funnel chest), using a contoured bar and involving no cutting of cartilage or bone. With pictures. - http://www.chkd.org/spotlight/pectus_excavatum/pectus_journal.htm Health: Conditions and Diseases: Musculoskeletal Disorders: Congenital Anomalies: Pectus Excavatum Put this Directory on Your Site! Submit a Site Become an Editor

30. FUNNEL CHEST (Search FastHealth.com) FUNNEL CHEST funnel chest n a depression of the anterior wall of the chest produced by asinking in of the sternum called also funnel breast , pectus excavatum . http://www.fasthealth.com/dictionary/f/funnel_chest.php

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31. New Page 13, Congenital funnel chest at a newborn. Insignificant impressionand anomaly. 14, Congenital funnel chest,6 yo child. The gradual http://msgroup.virtualave.net/brest/content.htm

Presentations Main Page CD Catalog Part #5: Congenital breast deformations at children Congenital breast deformations at children: Developmental anomalies of breast, Syndrome breast deformations , Surgical treatment of congenital breast deformations Preparation. Sagittal dissection. Human fetus, length 47mm, 10 weeks Close breast defect from the left side. Defect of costal cartilagines, I-IV ribs. Child of 5 y.o. The same patient. X-ray. I-IV ribs defect viewed from the left side, congenital developmental anomaly of the vertebrosternal department. Dextroposition of heart Closed congenital deformation of costal cartilagines (III-V ribs), left side, child of 7 y.o. Closed congenital deformation of costal cartilagines of III-V ribs, left side, breast muscles aplasia. Child of 10 y.o. Left side breast hypoplasia with costal cartilagines defect, nipples multiplication, heart dextroposition and relaxation of the left diaphragm cupola, child of 8 y.o. Breast bone defect, child of 6 months. The picture is taken at inhalation.

32. AMN 44-14 A Case of funnel chest performed Sternal Turnover of the Sternum with Rectus AbdominisMuscle Pedicle. At the age of 11 years, funnel chest began to exacerbate. http://www.lb.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/kiyo/amn/v44/44-14.html

Acta Med. Nagasaki 44:70-72 A Case of Funnel Chest performed Sternal Turnover of the Sternum with Rectus Abdominis Muscle Pedicle Kiyoto SHINKAI , Harumi KIDA , Hiroshi HISANO , Shin-ichi Shibasaki , Hiroshi YANO , Masahito NOMRA , Hiroyoshi AYABE 1)Department of Surgery, Ureshino National Hospital 2)First Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Nagasaki University Key Words: funnel chest, sternal overlap ,Ravitch's fixation method Introduction In surgical treatment for funnel chest, many techniques have previously been developed. However, in all techniques, correction of the excavation region of the sternum and prevention of flail bony thorax after fixation of the separated sternum and costal cartilage(plastron) are considered important issues. In particular, unstable plastron causes flail chest, and is considered the most important factor in postoperative respiratory management. In this case, we report 1 surgical case in which plastron was more firmly stabilized by overlapping and conjugating the sternum and costal cartilage(Ravitch's fixation method ) for fixation of the plastron, resulting in a good course without postoperative flail chest.

33. Nuss Procedure, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center What is pectus excavatum (sunken or funnel chest)? It is often referred to as sunkenor funnel chest and may appear as though someone has punched in the chest. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/Health_Topics/Your_Childs_Health/Surgery/nuss

Your Child's Health Surgery Overview Arm Restraints ... Laser Surgery Minimally Invasive Repair of Chest Wall Deformities Minimally Invasive Surgery Surgery for Clinically Severe Obesity Anesthesia Appendicitis ... Spinal Surgery After Care Surgery Minimally Invasive Repair of Chest Wall Deformities (Nuss Procedure) What is pectus excavatum (sunken or funnel chest)? One of every 1,000 children has a chest disorder known as the pectus excavatum. This congenital deformity is characterized by a concavity of the sternum. It is often referred to as sunken or funnel chest and may appear as though someone has punched in the chest. What are the symptoms? The inward-facing sternum can apply pressure to the chest organs, which can cause shortness of breath and restricted growth of heart and lungs. Mildly present at birth, Pectus Excavatum usually becomes more serious through childhood. It can magnify considerably through the teenage growth years. Other problems, which may occur with pectus excavatum include chest pain, floppy heart valve, mitral valve prolapse, rapid heartbeat palpitations, and asthma-like symptoms and respiratory disease. What is the treatment?

34. Welcome To ENH.org - Health Encyclopedia: Pectus Excavatum Alternative Names funnel chest. Considerations Pectus excavatumis a congenital abnormality that can be mild or fairly marked. http://www.enh.org/Encyclopedia/ency/article/003320.asp

Disease Reference Injury Reference Test Reference Nutrition Reference ... Symptoms Reference Pectus excavatum Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Y Definition: The descriptive term for an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from the breastbone (sternum) to the backbone (vertebrae) is decreased, resulting in a caved-in or sunken chest appearance. Alternative Names: Funnel chest Considerations: Pectus excavatum is a congenital abnormality that can be mild or fairly marked. The child typically has a depression in the center of the chest over the sternum, and this may appear quite deep. It is caused by excessive growth of the costosternal cartilage (the connective tissue joining the ribs to the breastbone), with resulting inward deformity of the sternum. If pectus excavatum is severe, it may affect the underlying organs (heart and lungs) leading to exercise intolerance or other problems. In addition, the cosmetic appearance of a pectus excavatum may pose a psychological difficulty. Pectus excavatum may occur as the only abnormality, or in association with other syndromes.

35. Living With A Pectus Deformity Table 1 Reactions of patients 11 years and over with funnel chest (Einsiedel Clausner, 1999). Einsiedel, E., Clausner, A. (1999) funnel chest. http://www.pectus.org/livingwith.htm

UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site Living with a Pectus Deformity What is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? Living with a Pectus Deformity ... Sign our Guestbook Even with severe deformities, the heart and lungs have normal growth and development. However it is documented that pectus deformities affect heart and lung function (Haller and Loughlin, 2000, Fonkalsord and Bustorff-Silva, 1999). In pectus excavatum, it is believed that the heart is displaced to the left side of the chest, and there is a restriction of movement of the heart and lungs. Patients complain of a decrease in stamina and endurance during strenuous exercise (67%), frequent respiratory infections (32%), chest pain (8%) and asthma (7%) (Fonkalsord EW et al, 2000). However recognition of these symptoms remains controversial amongst physicians as the evidence that exists does not reliably and consistently demonstrate physiological limitations. Whilst the physiological effects of pectus deformities remains debatable, the psychological difficulties facing patients are evident and yet there is sparse published information regarding these. Some patients are able to accept and live happily with the shape of their chest; this is an important point as health care professionals frequently assume a person with a physical disfigurement has a negative image of himself (Anderson, 1982). However many patients with pectus deformities are affected with a negative self-image and low self-confidence. 'An unwillingness to be seen without a shirt while swimming and participating in sports or social activities,' is the most frequently quoted complaint. In fact living with a pectus deformity affects all areas of life (Table 1).

36. Guestbook Entries Comments, My grandson has funnel chest. He is 6 years old. Right now, it is notsevere. I was reading to see if surgery was necessary. I see it is not. http://www.pectus.org/guestbook.php

UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site Pectus.org Guestbook What is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? Living with a Pectus Deformity ... Other Links Current guestbook entries Your Name Rebecca Where are you from West Virginia, US Your E-Mail tornbritches@hotmail.com Your Web Site URL http:// Comments I'm pretty sure I have Pectus Carinatum, and it really bothers me. I'm a 14 yr old GIRL! My parents have NO IDEA what its like to have a bone sticking out of your chest and continue to go to middle school like nothing's wrong. Please, if you have pectus carinatum and anything to say, email me. Does your pectus deformity affect you psychologically? I'm a teenage girl who has a physical condition nicknamed "pigeon chest," what do you think? Does your pectus deformity affect you physically? I'm not totally sure. I sometimes feel light-headed if I lie on my chest or if my sternum is pushed in. What do you think of this website? Its very helpful. Your Name irene Where are you from liverpool Your E-Mail irenejennions@hotmail.com

37. Pectus Excavatum PECTUS EXCAVATUM (funnel chest) Definition Pectus excavatum is a chest wall deformityin which the central portion of the chest, or sternum, is pushed toward http://www.pedisurgery.com/pectus excavatum.htm

PECTUS EXCAVATUM (Funnel Chest) Definition Pectus excavatum is a chest wall deformity in which the central portion of the chest, or sternum, is pushed toward the spine. How often is it seen? Funnel chest is the most common deformity of the chest and is seen 3 to 10 times more often in boys than girls. It is usually diagnosed in the first year of life and rarely improves without therapy. Why is it a problem? There are two orders of suffering involved associated to PE: the physiological and the social. Physiological or medical problems: The sternum or breastbone is so far displaced in severe PE as to push the heart to one side or compress it while the lungs are compressed in a smaller chest cavity. Social problems: These affect each individual differently, in severe cases the deformity will significantly alter the child's life. Self-esteem issues are very prominent and you may notice that as they come closer to adolescence many activities will be abandoned if they involve removing their tops. What is the therapy? Mild PE can be improved with exercise and posture programs but severe cases require surgery for correction.

38. Health Ency.: Surgery: Pectus Excavatum Repair Alternative names funnel chest repair; Chest deformity repair. DefinitionSurgery to correct pectus excavatum, a deformity of the http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/002949.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Surgery P Pectus excavatum repair See images Overview Recovery Risks Alternative names: Funnel chest repair; Chest deformity repair Definition: Surgery to correct pectus excavatum , a deformity of the front of the chest wall with depression of the breastbone (sternum) and rib (costal) cartilages. Description While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made over the breastbone (sternum). The deformed cartilages are removed and the rib lining is left in place to allow regrowth of the cartilages. An incision is made in the sternum and it is repositioned. A rib or metal strut may be used to stabilize the sternum in normal position until healing occurs in 3 to 6 months. A temporary chest tube may be placed to reexpand the lung if the lining of the lung is entered. Metal struts are removed 6 months later through a small skin incision under the arm. This procedures is usually done as an outpatient. Most repairs are done between 18 months and 5 years of age. Indications Repair of pectus excavatum may be recommended for: improved appearance (cosmetic repair) improved posture improved breathing ( respiratory function) Ency. home

39. Health Ency.: Symptoms: Pectus Excavatum Alternative names funnel chest. Definition The descriptive term foran abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/003320.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Symptoms P Pectus excavatum See images Overview Recovery Alternative names: Funnel chest Definition: The descriptive term for an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from the breastbone (sternum) to the backbone (vertebrae) is decreased, resulting in a caved-in or sunken chest appearance. Considerations Common Causes Ency. home Symptoms P Please read this Important notice Also Check Out Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Home Autos Classifieds ... Our Sponsors By using AccessAtlanta.com you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement . Please read it. Privacy statement Registered site users: edit your profile

40. Pectus Excavatum Repair While the child is deep...... and rib (costal) cartilages. Alternative Names funnel chest repair;Chest deformity repair. http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/002949.htm

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Risks Pectus excavatum repair Definition: Surgery to correct pectus excavatum , a deformity of the front of the chest wall with depression of the breastbone (sternum) and rib (costal) cartilages. Alternative Names: Funnel chest repair; Chest deformity repair Description: While the child is deep asleep and pain-free (using general anesthesia), an incision is made over the breastbone (sternum). The deformed cartilages are removed and the rib lining is left in place to allow regrowth of the cartilages. An incision is made in the sternum and it is repositioned. A rib or metal strut may be used to stabilize the sternum in normal position until healing occurs in 3 to 6 months. A temporary chest tube may be placed to reexpand the lung if the lining of the lung is entered. Metal struts are removed 6 months later through a small skin incision under the arm. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis. Most repairs are done between 18 months and 5 years of age. Indications: Repair of pectus excavatum may be recommended for: improved appearance (cosmetic repair) improved posture improved breathing ( respiratory function) Review Date: 2/20/2002 Reviewed By: Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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