Offer suggestions for preventing and treating pediatric pectus excavatum.

Pigeon chest is a common thoracic deformity in children, usually caused by calcium deficiency and may exert pressure on the heart and lungs. Early calcium supplementation and vitamin D intake can help with treatment, while severe cases may require surgical correction.

Discuss the impact of pectus excavatum on a patient’s cardiopulmonary function and the potential social psychological issues it may cause.