Question
My cousin’s child has congenital pigeon chest and is now just three years old. The child has started to hunch and is showing signs of a pot belly. My cousin wants to take him for treatment. How should pediatric pigeon chest be treated?
Answer
If a child’s pigeon chest recurs and is not severe, conservative treatment can be decided upon, with close observation and appropriate correction. If the condition is serious, minimally invasive surgery can be performed. Generally, third-tier or provincial hospitals for children can carry out this surgery. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, as pigeon chest may lead to chest bone deformation, which in turn affects chest expansion and impacts the child’s life. At the same time, the growth and development of the ribs should also be observed.