Question
At 1 year old, a depression of about 10 centimeters in diameter centered on the xiphoid process was discovered. Now, at 3 years and 8 months, the child has no conscious symptoms, does not want to walk, and feels tired.
Answer
Traditional treatment for funnel chest involved plastic surgery and the use of steel pins for fixation. With the continuous development of science and technology, most funnel chest cases can now be treated with minimally invasive thoracoscopy. The choice of different types of steel plates depends on the age and chest width. Generally, the best treatment period is during the school age (6-7 years). The cost is usually between 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.