Question
What is Pectus Carinatum, What Are the Dangers of Pectus Carinatum?
Answer
Pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, is a wedge-shaped protrusion on the chest wall that resembles the keel of a bird, hence its name. The cause of this deformity may include congenital developmental abnormalities, malnutrition (such as rickets in children), or secondary to diseases within the thoracic cavity. Mild cases of pectus carinatum have little impact on the body, but severe cases may cause varying degrees of compression on the heart and lungs, even leading to cardiac displacement and affecting lung ventilation. If the condition worsens, it may also trigger serious symptoms such as respiratory infections. I hope this information is helpful to you! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have.