ALLMedicine™ Pectus Carinatum Center

Feb 13th, 2023 - Morquio syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type IV; MPS IV) is a mucopolysaccharide storage disease that exists in two forms (Morquio syndromes A and B) and occurs because of a deficiency of the enzymes N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulfatase and beta-gal...

Dec 2nd, 2022 - The principal insvestigator hypothesizes that the success or failure of the treatment depends on several parameters assessable before treatment, such as the patient's age, gender, initial correction pressure, symmetry or not of the deformation.

Nov 18th, 2022 - Pectus carinatum is a pediatric condition that can be treated by dynamic compression system (DCS) bracing or surgery. Several publications on DCS bracing or surgery are available; however, they do not compare both treatments. Over a 10-year period...

Oct 24th, 2022 - Pectus carinatum (PC) is a congenital chest wall deformity. In childhood, it is increasingly treated with dynamic compression therapy. Factors for success for dynamic brace therapy are relatively unknown. Between 2013 and 2020, 740 patients treate...

Oct 22nd, 2022 - The Nuss bar is commonly used for minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum and is usually removed within 2-3 years. Here, we report a case of 10-year bar placement after the Nuss procedure accompanied by unique complications of thoracic m...

Feb 13th, 2023 - Morquio syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type IV; MPS IV) is a mucopolysaccharide storage disease that exists in two forms (Morquio syndromes A and B) and occurs because of a deficiency of the enzymes N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulfatase and beta-gal...

Dec 2nd, 2022 - The principal insvestigator hypothesizes that the success or failure of the treatment depends on several parameters assessable before treatment, such as the patient's age, gender, initial correction pressure, symmetry or not of the deformation.

Mar 17th, 2022 - Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA, Morquio A Disease) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, N-acetylgalactosamine 6-sulfate sulfatase (GALNS). GALNS catalyzes the degradation of the glycosaminoglyc...

Oct 22nd, 2021 - Based on the hypothesis that the chest wall was still pliable in adolescence and could be reshaped in a normal position with the external suppressor applied on the chest, a pressure orthosis was started to be used in the pectus carinatum. It is th...

Oct 22nd, 2021 - In children with severe pectus carinatum, a significant loss of self-esteem, impairment in social behavior due to a decrease in quality of life associated with physical appearance and mental health has been reported. However, a questionnaire measu...

Oct 16th, 2019 - Diagnosis Doctors usually can diagnose pectus carinatum by examining the chest. Imaging tests like CT scans can help determine the severity of the disorder. Care at Mayo Clinic Our caring team of Mayo Clinic experts can help you with your pectus c...

Jan 21st, 2019 - Overview The facts about Pectus Carinatum What is pectus carinatum? Pectus carinatum is a condition in which the sternum (breastbone) protrudes, or sticks out, more than usual. It is the opposite of pectus excavatum, in which the breastbone is dep...

carinatum care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team At Mayo Clinic, specialists from pulmonary medicine, cardiology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation work with surgeons to care for children and adults who have pectus carinatum. Advan...