‘Sunken Chest’ is where the sternum is recessed into the chest
pulling the chest inward rather than outward.
Pectus Excavatum can be present from birth, but it often becomes more noticeable during periods of rapid growth, particularly in early adolescence.
Pectus excavatum is the most common chest wall deformity, with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 300–400 births, and research suggests it affects males more frequently than females. The appearance and severity of the condition can progress during puberty, especially during growth spurts.
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