Funnel Chest: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A funnel chest is a funnel-shaped deformity of the thoracic wall resulting from impaired formation of the cartilage connections between the sternum and ribs. Men are slightly more likely to be affected by a funnel chest than women, with a ratio of 3:1. What is a funnel chest? A funnel chest (pectus excavatum) is a … Funnel Chest: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment