How to treat pigeon chest?
Disease description:
The child has pectus carinatum (chicken chest). I'm planning to take the child to the hospital for examination and treatment. How is pectus carinatum treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
The main treatments for pectus carinatum include oral medication, brace-assisted therapy, or surgical intervention. Oral medications typically involve supplementation with vitamin D and calcium gluconate to support the patient's growth and development, allowing gradual self-correction, along with enhanced physical activity and improved nutrition. The use of a pectus carinatum brace can also provide certain corrective benefits; by applying pressure on the protruding sternum and costal cartilages, the brace helps reshape the chest wall, gradually restoring it to a normal contour. In some cases, surgical treatment may be necessary.
