Abstract
Pectus Carniatum (PC) is a term used to describe a range of different chest wall deformities characterized by anterior protrusion of sternum and attached ribs. Depends on involvement of the components of sternum, it is divided into chondrogladiolar and chondromanubrial. It is the second most common chest deformity observed in children. The exact pathogenesis of PC is not cleared. It seems that it is as a result of abnormal costal cartilage growth. It may be associated with scoliosis (15%), congenital heart disease, Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue disorders.
Keywords
Bracing, Pectus Carniatum