The procedure can be done in a doctor's office rather than in an operating room under general anesthesia, making it not only easier for kids and their parents but cheaper.

The chest reshapes after about 2–4 years. Then the surgeon removes the bars. Even though the Nuss procedure is minimally invasive, kids need pain medicine and rest after the surgery. They need to stay ...

Pectus carinatum or pectus excavatum can make kids feel self-conscious about the way they look. The Ravitch procedure can improve the way the chest looks and help a child's self-esteem. The recovery ...