A Simple Guide to Funnel Chest (Pectus Excavatum), Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions【電子書籍】[ Kenneth Kee ]

＜p＞This book describes Funnel Chest or Pectus Excavatum, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases＜/p＞ ＜p＞Recently an old patient brought his 13 year old grandson to consult me about the sunken appearance of the boy’s chest.＜br /＞ It was a typical case of pectus excavatum.＜br /＞ Because the boy was greatly distressed by his appearance I referred him to orthopedic surgeon for evaluation.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Pectus excavatum is the abnormal funnel at the sternum＜br /＞ The chest in affected children has a sunken appearance＜br /＞ It can occur in families through inheritance＜br /＞ A few genetic syndromes are associated with it such as Marfans＜/p＞ ＜p＞Usually there are no symptoms except for the sternal depression＜br /＞ Some children may have decreased breathing function＜br /＞ The most important test is the X-ray studies＜br /＞ Pulmonary and cardiac tests will determine the severity＜/p＞ ＜p＞CT scan and MRI of the chest will then confirm the necessity＜br /＞ Whether the affected child has the need for surg．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る