Presentation
Chest wall deformity
Patient Data
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pectus excavatum
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CT demonstrates chest wall abnormality with pectus excavatum.
From the case:
Pectus excavatum
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Pectus fixation with Ravitch procedure. Dramatic improvement in the appearances following chest wall surgery.
From the case:
Pectus excavatum
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Pectus fixation with Ravitch procedure. X-ray performed at the same time as the post-operative CT scan.
From the case:
Pectus excavatum
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There is still chest wall asymmetry, but the degree of asymmetric has reduced compared to the previous study.
Case Discussion
Chest CT of a young man with pectus excavatum. Fixation with Ravitch procedure.
Metal bar removed as planned 6 months following insertion.