1. Surgical Corrective Procedure For Pectus Excavatum And Pectus Carinatum Surgical Corrective Procedure for pectus excavatum and Pectus Carinatum http://www.pectusdeformity.com/

Surgical Corrective Procedure for Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Correction of chest wall defects known as pectus excavatum (sternal depression) and pectus carinatum (sternal protrusion) are now available to patients through the development of a new surgical procedure performed by Dr. Arnold Leonard What is pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum Pectus Excavatum The defect known as pectus excavatum, or funnel chest, and pectus carinatum, know as pigeon breast, are congenital anomalies of the anterior chest wall. The excavatum defect is characterized by a deep depression of the sternum, usually involving the lower half or two thirds of the sternum, with the most recessed or deepest area at the junction of the chest and the abdomen. The lower 4-6 costal or rib cartilages, dip backward abnormally to increase the deformity or depression and push the sternum posterior or backward toward the spine. Also, in many of these deformities, the sternum is asymmetric or it courses to the right or left in this depression. In most instances, the depression is on the right side. Also, because of the pressure of the sternum and cartilages, the abdomen looks like a "potbelly". The entire defect pushes also the midline structures so that the lungs are compressed from side to side and the heart (right ventricle) is compressed. The pectus excavatum defect is found in somewhere between 1 in every 500-1000 children. It does occur in families and thus, is inherited in many instances. Other problems, especially in the muscle and skeletal system, also may accompany this defect. In approximately 1/5 of the patients, scoliosis is present. The defect is seen shortly after birth and then progresses to its maximum after the growth period in adolescence. The regression or any improvement in this defect rarely occurs because of the fixation of the cartilages and the ligaments. When one takes a deep breath or inspires, the defect is usually accentuated.

2. Pectus Excavatum Surgical Procedure A child's experience with pectus excavatum Surgery.Category Health Conditions and Diseases pectus excavatum......The pectus excavatum Surgical Procedure. I'd like to share my experiencewith pectus excavatum with anyone who thinks that it might help them. http://www.ccone.com/pectus/

The Pectus Excavatum Surgical Procedure Hi, My name is Allison. I'd like to share my experience with Pectus Excavatum with anyone who thinks that it might help them. If your curious about the surgery itself, or need help getting your insurance company to pay for it, or you just need to talk to someone who knows what you are going through about PE, I hope this will help. About 1 year post op (7-4-99). Metal strut to be removed in about a week. Pre Operation D anny has had PE since birth, and the doctor we had then told us not to worry about it. He said as long as it wasn't affecting his heart or lungs to leave it alone; that if it bothered him cosmetically when he got older he could lift weights to build up the muscles behind it to make it look better. The orthopedist we went to a few months ago told us that weights would not do any good. I knew Danny's condition had gotten worse over the years, but I never did anything about it because I relied on what the doctor had told me. I hadn't realized just how bad it had gotten until we went for a routine checkup and I saw Danny without his shirt. Danny is 10 years old so I don't see him without his clothes too often and he ALWAYS wore a shirt when swimming etc. Our pediatrician said we should just get it checked out to be sure. Danny did get a little short of breath when running, but not too bad. We were sent us to a great Pediatric Orthopedist, who sent us to a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Jeff Spillane in Frederick, Maryland.

3. Pectus Excavatum - Genetic And Nutritional Factors Part of Sandy Simmons' Health and Logic site, exploring nutritional influences in many connective tissue and other health problems, including pectus, rickets/osteomalacia and other structural abnormalities affected by nutrient deficiencies or nutrient processing problems. http://www.mindspring.com/~sandysimmons/pectus_excavatum.html

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4. Nuss Method Of Surgical Correction Of Pectus Excavatum 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

5. UK Pectus Excavatum And Pectus Carinatum Information Site UK pectus excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site http://www.pectus.org/

UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site Introduction What is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? Living with a Pectus Deformity ... Sign our Guestbook Welcome to our information site on pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum. Pectus deformities are the most common congenital chest wall deformities and are more popularly known as 'funnel chest' or 'sunken chest' (pectus excavatum) and 'pigeon chest' (pectus carinatum). This site has been designed primarily to provide those with a pectus deformity with information; to understand what a pectus deformity is, how and why it may affect you and how and where to get further advice. This site also provides links to many UK specialist hospitals treating patients with pectus deformities, to provide and share the most up to date, accurate information with doctors and nurses.

6. Pectus Excavatum Information on the condition with profile, weblog, forum and other useful links.Category Health Conditions and Diseases pectus excavatum......A Pect Information Web Site profiling a young adult with pectus excavatumand Nuss Surgical Correction. Includes images, Pectus http://home.attbi.com/~techzsue/

7. Pectus Excavatum This pectus excavatum website contains pictures of my chest pre and post surgeryand contains my PE story. My (Aaron's) pectus excavatum Escapade. http://www.geocities.com/dynamo8699/

My (Aaron's) Pectus Excavatum Escapade I had surgery August 1, 2000 with Dr. Fonkulsrad in LA. Read my story. Want to see my post and pre-op pictures? I'd love to talk about my PE. Feel free to email me at: I apologize in advance if it takes me a little while to respond! (The email address is unclickable because automated email finders have found my address and I've been receiving sooo much junk email!) Pectus Excavatum links: Here are the three main USA doctors that deal with pectus excavatum surgery, each representing a different approach to the surgeries: Dr. Fonkulsrad (my surgeon) The Nuss procedure The Leonard procedure Personal Sites The most comprehensive PE message board Scott's pectus page Tim's personal experience with PE Danny's pectus page ... UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site Visit my personal home page! Comments? Or just want to tell us about yourself? Go to my guestbook. Or simply view the guestbook Goto the following websites and donate for free by simply clicking on the "donate button!: [open in new window] [open in new window]

8. Swimmer Puppies (Pectus Excavatum) - Internet Library - Dogsites.com.au observations made, one is the syndrome of swimmer puppies (pectus excavatum). This is a condition of 'so called' flat http://www.dogsites.com.au/internet_library/swimmer_puppies.html

Dogsites Navigation Menu Dogsites Home Clients Advertising Information Sign our Guestbook Email Dogsites Dogsites Mini-Index Sitemap About Dogsites Breed Profiles Breeders Directory Breeding Kennels Booklists Canine Brags Canine Search Engine Classifieds Clubs Directory Discussion Boards Help Internet Library Judges Directory Lost and Found Names for your Dog Products and Services Publications Rescue Organisations Show Events Show Results Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches Dogsites Webring Whats New on Dogsites Web Site Awards Swimmer Puppies (Pectus Excavatum) INTRODUCTION After being present at the birth of thousands of puppies, there are certain observations made, one is the syndrome of swimmer puppies (pectus excavatum). This is a condition of 'so called' flat chested puppies. They usually die anywhere from two days to four weeks of age. More often, sooner than later. DESCRIPTION A swimmer puppy moves about with both front legs out to the side of the chest, in a paddling motion. They appear to be swimming when they move, hence the name "swimmer puppy". The hind legs trail out behind with little or no movement. The description of the puppy is flat chested, flat abdomen, the front legs become warped, moving outward and upward, the hind legs become splayed. When nursing, the puppy usually arches its back extremely in a backward movement. They do not flex at the neck anymore. PAST THEORY Genetics: that the puppy inherited the problem from the parents and that if you had a bitch that produced a swimmer puppy, she should be removed from your breeding program.

9. UCLA Department Of Surgery | Division Of Pediatric Surgery | Pectus Excavatum An Introduction to the modified Ravitch corrective surgery used to repair pectus excavatum and carinatum by Dr. Eric Fonkalsrud. With pictures. http://www.surgery.medsch.ucla.edu/divisions/pd/pd_pectus.shtml

10. Pectus Excavatum - Genetic And Nutritional Factors Reviews nutrition as a factor in pectus excavatum. Reviews pectus excavatumas a feature of rickets and connective tissue disorders. http://www.ctds.info/pectus_excavatum.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Pectus Excavatum Explores PE in Rickets and Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders Read my Contents: Overview Scoliosis, Bone Densities and Pectus Excavatum Pectus Excavatum and Rickets Blue Sclera, Pectus Excavatum and Rickets ... Summary Overview Pectus excavatum is defined as an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the breastbone caves in, resulting in a sunken chest appearance. Many doctors describe pectus excavatum as a cosmetic defect or a congenital defect that is correctable only through surgery. But is it? This web site looks at the environmental factors that may influence pectus excavatum and the other rachitic skeletal features that often occur along with it, such as bowed limbs, scoliosis and flat feet. Return to top Scoliosis, Bone Densities and Pectus Excavatum Research shows that pectus excavatum is closely associated with scoliosis . Almost all studies of scoliosis and bone densities show that people with the disorder have low bone densities. A 1999 study in Europe recommended that everyone with scoliosis be screened for osteopenia, even children. (See my related section on

11. Virtual Hospital: The International Thoracic Teaching Resource: Congenital: Pect typical appearance of a pectus excavatum deformity. pectus excavatum, a relatively commonly occurring congenital chest http://www.vh.org/Providers/TeachingFiles/ITTR/PectusExcavatum/PectusEx.html

For Providers The International Thoracic Teaching Resource: Congenital Pectus excavatum Jeffrey R. Galvin, M.D.; Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.; Yasayuki Kurihara, M.D. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Clinical Sx: A common deformity of the sternum, also known as "funnel chest". The anteroposterior diameter of the chest is foreshortened by the depressed sternum. The majority of the patients are free of symptom. The incidence in the general population is 0.13-0.4%. Etiology/Pathophysiology: It is generally believed that pectus excavatum results from a genetically determined abnormality of the sternum and related portion of the diaphragm. Pathology: Miscellaneous: Imaging: The Chest radiograph of the patients with pectus excavatum sometimes shows several interesting radiologic findings which might result in misinterpretation. They are as follows: (1) Increased opacity in the right inferomedial lung field with obscuration of the right heart border mimicking atelectasis or pneumonia of the right middle lobe. (2) Leftward displacement of the heart with an upturned apex simulating right -sided ventricular hypertrophy.

12. Pectus Excavatum: FAQ On Surgery, Exercises & MVP Frequently asked about pectus excavatum. Covers topics on surgery, exercises,mitral valve prolapse (MVP) and other heart problems. pectus excavatum. http://www.ctds.info/pectus_excavatum_faq.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Pectus Excavatum Frequently Asked Questions What can you tell me about surgery for pectus excavatum? I have PE and I get weird pains and palpitations in my chest and heart Are there exercises to correct pectus excavatum? Should everyone with PE have an echocardiogram? Read my Continued at Pectus Excavatum FAQ - Part II The book I own with the most information on pectus excavatum, enlarged foreheads and other signs of rickets is Let's Have Healthy Children by Adelle Davis. Miss Davis was a nutritionist who wrote at length in this book on the signs of rickets in children and how these signs of rickets were often ignored by doctors. Question : What can you tell me about surgery for pectus excavatum Answer One point to note is that if I had to do my pectus excavatum surgery over again, I would only go to a surgeon who specialized in pectus excavatum repair. I had my operation when I was 17 and didn't know how to evaluate and compare surgeons, so I just went to a a thoracic surgeon referred to me by my family doctor. The surgeon I went to did not specialize in pectus excavatum, and I realize now he probably had not done very many of these types of surgeries and was not aware of the latest techniques.

13. Children's Surgery, Ltd. Information on children's surgery for correction of specific conditions, such as hernias, pectus excavatum, Hirschsprung's disease. http://www.childrensurgery.com/

Aloha Picture of Paradise About the Doctor About the Hospital ... Hirschsprung's Disease: Dr. to Dr. Aloha! If your child needs surgery why not in paradise? E-Mail: Childrensurgery@hotmail.com Tel: (808) 947-2611 or Fax: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children 1319 Punahou St. #1000 Honolulu, Hawaii

14. Zinc Deficiency Reviews the symptoms of deficiency. Explores the possibility of a deficiency as a major factor in pectus excavatum and inherited connective tissue disorders. http://www.ctds.info/zinc1.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Zinc Deficiency Read my Contents: Overview Zinc Deficiency Symptoms Interesting Facts About Zinc Zinc and Pectus Excavatum ... Links to Connective Tissue Disorders Overview Many of the features of common chronic disorders, especially connective tissue disorders, are identical to the symptoms of zinc deficiencies. Is this a coincidence, or could zinc deficiencies be an often overlooked factor in many disorders currently attributed to genes or other causes? When pregnant mice were fed a diet moderately deficient in zinc, their offspring exhibited a malfunctioning immune system for the first six months of life. More alarming, the second and third generations also showed signs of poor immunity - even though they were fed a zinc-plentiful diet. Jean Carper, writing in

15. Virtual Hospital: The International Thoracic Teaching Resource: Congenital: Pect of resources that explains the new Nuss Procedure to correct pectus excavatum, also known as sunken or funnel chest. http://indy.radiology.uiowa.edu/Providers/TeachingFiles/ITTR/PectusExcavatum/Pec

For Providers The International Thoracic Teaching Resource: Congenital Pectus excavatum Jeffrey R. Galvin, M.D.; Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.; Yasayuki Kurihara, M.D. Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Clinical Sx: A common deformity of the sternum, also known as "funnel chest". The anteroposterior diameter of the chest is foreshortened by the depressed sternum. The majority of the patients are free of symptom. The incidence in the general population is 0.13-0.4%. Etiology/Pathophysiology: It is generally believed that pectus excavatum results from a genetically determined abnormality of the sternum and related portion of the diaphragm. Pathology: Miscellaneous: Imaging: The Chest radiograph of the patients with pectus excavatum sometimes shows several interesting radiologic findings which might result in misinterpretation. They are as follows: (1) Increased opacity in the right inferomedial lung field with obscuration of the right heart border mimicking atelectasis or pneumonia of the right middle lobe. (2) Leftward displacement of the heart with an upturned apex simulating right -sided ventricular hypertrophy.

16. Osteopenia: Definition, Prevention And Treatment Recommended books for osteoporosis and osteopenia prevention and treatment. May also be helpful for other defective bone conditions such as osteomalacia, rickets, pectus excavatum, pectus carnitum, fractures and scoliosis. http://www.ctds.info/osteopenia.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Osteopenia Top books for prevention and treatment. Includes a definition of what it means compared to osteoporosis. Contents: Osteopenia - Overview Book Reviews Medical Definitions of Osteopenia, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis and Rickets Read my Overview When my doctor pointed out that I was at high risk for osteopenia because of my history of scoliosis and my thin build, I started reading everything I could about osteopenia and osteoporosis prevention and treatment. Out of the many books I looked at that are currently available on the subjects, the books reviewed below are the ones I found the most helpful. In the book Food and Our Bones the author focuses on osteoporosis, but she also also discusses bone health and bone density in general. The book Preventing and Reversing Osteoporosis is also intended for people with osteoporosis, but since it covers a variety of bone density treatment factors such as diet, exercise programs, magnesium, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin D and zinc, it should also be valuable reading for people with any bone-related health condition such as osteopenia (a precursor condition to osteoporosis), osteomalacia and rickets.

17. What Is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? UK pectus excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site. Returnto Home Page, What is pectus excavatum/Carinatum? http://www.pectus.org/whatis.htm

UK Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum Information Site What is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? What is Pectus Excavatum/Carinatum? Living with a Pectus Deformity ... Sign our Guestbook Pectus deformities occur in 1-8: 1000 population and are more frequent in boys than girls. In pectus excavatum (funnel chest) the sternum (breastbone) is depressed in a concave shape and in pectus carinatum (pigeon chest) the sternum is protruded in a convex shape. There may be asymmetry of the chest and the sternum may be rotated. The deformity varies in severity, ranging from a mild indentation/protrusion to severe, for example a patient with a severe pectus excavatum may have only a few centimetres between his/her sternum and vertebral column. Most patients have a slim chest, a slouching posture and younger children commonly have potbellies. What causes pectus excavatum / carinatum? The deformity is thought to be caused by excessive growth of the costal cartilages although the reason for this is unknown. This overgrowth causes the ribs and cartilages to 'buckle' and pushes the sternum either inwards or outwards. Musculoskeletal abnormalities that are associated with pectus deformities are scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine), Marfan's syndrome (an inheritable disorder of the connective tissue) and Poland's syndrome.

18. Svoemmerhvalp.webbyen.dk Oplysninger om, hvad man kan g¸re, n¥r man f¥r en sv¸mmer (pectus excavatum)i et kuld. L¦s Basses historie. http://svoemmerhvalp.webbyen.dk

19. JACKIES PECTUS EXCAVATUM LINK PAGE pectus excavatum LINK PAGE. http://www.geocities.com/Paris/LeftBank/4408/PECTUSLINKS.html

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20. Redirect Detailed description, with pictures, of the nonsurgical exercise-plus-bracing method developed by Brazilian Dr. Sydney Haje to correct Pectus carinatum (PC) and mild pectus excavatum (PE). http://www.ambr.com.br/orthopectus/

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