Pectus excavatum



Pectus excavatum

By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM03922
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Pectus excavatum

Illustration showing breastbone depression

Pectus excavatum is a condition in which a person's breastbone is sunken into his or her chest. The chest bows inward instead of outward. Severe cases of pectus excavatum can eventually interfere with the function of the heart and lungs.
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