Pectus excavatum repair

Alternative names:

chest deformity repair; funnel chest repair

Expectations after surgery:

Satisfactory repair is usually achieved with surgery. Recurrence of the deformity affects 10% to 15% of patients. Many affected children have other connective tissue disorders.

Convalescence:

Hospitalization for 1 week is common. Vigorous activity may need to be restricted for 3 months.