Abid Irfaan, Ewais MennatAllah M, Marranca Joseph, Jaroszewski Dawn E
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017 Feb 1;117(2):106-113. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2017.021.
Osteopathic medicine places a special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, and understanding how chest wall structure may influence function is critical. Pectus excavatum is a common congenital chest wall defect in which the sternum is depressed posteriorly. Patients may present with complaints of chest wall discomfort, exercise intolerance, and tachycardia. The medical implications, diagnosis, and treatment options for patients with pectus excavatum are reviewed.
整骨医学特别强调肌肉骨骼系统，了解胸壁结构如何影响功能至关重要。漏斗胸是一种常见的先天性胸壁缺陷，其中胸骨向后凹陷。患者可能会出现胸壁不适、运动不耐受和心动过速等症状。本文综述了漏斗胸患者的医学影响、诊断和治疗选择。
