Treatments of Chest Wall Deformities

The age of the patient is the most important factor in the treatment plan of the rib cage deformity.

While non-surgical treatments are generally preferred in patients up to 11 years of age, non-surgical or surgical treatment option can be preffered to patients aged 11-17. At this age group (11-17) treatment option determined in a way that will be decided together with the doctor, the patient and the parents by taking into account the expectations from the result of  treatment of patient and parents and positive or negative aspects of the each treatment. If you are over the age of 17, generally  the surgical treatment method is choosen.

 

Although age is the most important factor in determining treatment, it is not the only factor. For example, in some deformities under 17 years of age, surgery may be mandatory. Your doctor will recommend the best choice to the patient, taking into account factors such as the flexibility of the rib cage, the shape of the deformity, and possible adhesions. In addition, you will present the possible alternatives to the patient by presenting their positive and negative aspects, and you will make the final decision jointly with the patient and his family, and your doctor.

 

As Dr. Pectus, we believe that the first option in any case should be non-surgical treatment. Therefore, if applicable, our first choice recommendation is always non-surgical treatments.