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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 7/2012

01-09-2012 | Review

Pectus excavatum (funnel chest): a historical and current prospective

Authors: Chase Dean, Denzil Etienne, David Hindson, Petru Matusz, R. Shane Tubbs, Marios Loukas

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 7/2012

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Abstract

Pectus excavatum (PE) is a relatively common deformity involving the anterior chest wall. It is represented clinically as a conical depression of the sternum and costal cartilages with the apex at the xiphoid process. Associated features and symptoms vary but generally involve respiratory and cardiac abnormalities. Since it’s initial description, numerous surgical techniques have been developed to correct PE, with the Ravtich (open) and Nuss (minimally invasive) procedures being the most commonly employed. Although the etiology remains unclear, the pathogenesis of PE is currently thought to involve the overgrowth of the costochondral region of the ribs. In addition, documented case reports of familial pectus excavatum exist, suggesting a heritable form of the defect. Numerous genetic markers have also been discovered, linking PE to various genetic syndromes.
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Metadata
Title
Pectus excavatum (funnel chest): a historical and current prospective
Authors
Chase Dean
Denzil Etienne
David Hindson
Petru Matusz
R. Shane Tubbs
Marios Loukas
Publication date
01-09-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-012-0938-7

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