Thymus

Synonym Sweetbread Definition The thymus is an unpaired lymphatic organ (part of the lymphatic system), which is located in the thorax in the front part of the mediastinum. It is located above the heart and behind the breastbone. Laterally, the thymus is covered by the pleura on both sides. In most cases, it develops from … Thymus

Prophylaxis | Funnel Breast

Prophylaxis A funnel chest cannot be prevented because it is congenital and can develop over the years. Prognosis After such a funnel chest surgery, the affected person should first take it easy. But also everyday things have to be limited in the first period after the operation. Especially when sleeping (no belly sleep in the … Prophylaxis | Funnel Breast

Funnel Breast

Synonyms Pectus infundibiliforme (lat. ; funnel-shaped breast) Pectus excavatum (lat. : hollowed out breast) Definition The funnel chest is a deformation of the chest wall which is congenital. The ribs grow faster than the breastbone, resulting in a central retraction of the ribcage. The spinal column is not affected. Summary Funnel chest is a congenital … Funnel Breast

Symptoms | Funnel Breast

Symptoms The funnel chest has quite different shapes: there are wide and pointed indentations. Depending on how deep the indentations are, complaints occur.Deep funnels, for example, can constrict the mediastinum. The mediastinum is the space behind the sternum where the heart is located. The spinal column is not affected, but over time it can become … Symptoms | Funnel Breast