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Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report

Objective effect manifestation of pectus excavatum on load-stressed pulmonary function testing: a case report

Authors: Jason Yongsheng Chan, Wei Liang Huang

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Introduction

Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital deformity of the anterior chest wall that, under certain conditions, may pose functional problems due to cardiopulmonary compromise and exercise intolerance.

Case presentation

We present the case of an otherwise physically-adept 21-year-old Chinese sportsman with idiopathic pectus excavatum, whose symptoms manifested only on bearing a loaded body vest and backpack during physical exercise. Corroborative objective evidence was obtained via load-stressed pulmonary function testing, which demonstrated restrictive lung function.

Conclusion

This report highlights the possible detrimental synergism of thoracic load stress and pectus excavatum on cardiopulmonary function. Thoracic load-stressed pulmonary function testing provides objective evidence in support of such a synergistic relationship.
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Metadata
Title
Objective effect manifestation of pectus excavatum on load-stressed pulmonary function testing: a case report
Authors
Jason Yongsheng Chan
Wei Liang Huang
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-5-592

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