What is Pectus Excavatum?

This comes directly from the Mayo Clinic.

Definition:

"Pectus Excavatum is a condition in which a person's breastbone is sunken into his or her chest.  The chest bows inward instead of outward.  In severe cases, Pectus Excavatum can look as if the center of the chest has been scooped out, leaving a deep dent.
While the sunken breastbone is often noticable shortly after birth, the severity of Pectus Excavatum typically worsens during the adolescent growth spurt.
Also called funnel chest, Pectus Excavatum is more common in boys than in girls."

Symptoms:

"In severe cases of Pectus Excavatum, the breastbone may compress the lungs and heart. Signs and symptoms may include:
- Decreased exercise tolerance
- Rapid hearbeat or heart palpitations
- Recurrent respiratory infections
- Wheezing or coughing
- Chest Pain
- Heart murmur
- Fatigue    "

Complications:

"Severe cases of Pectus Excavatum can compress the lungs and push the heart over to one side.  Even mild cases of Pectus Excavatum can result in self-image problems.
If the depth of the breastbone indention is severe, it may reduce the amount of room the lungs have to expand.  This compression can also squeeze the heart, pushing it into the left side of the chest and reducing its ability to pump efficiently."

 



http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pectus-excavatum/DS01136



So this is basically what it is in a nutshell. I will make a video as well describing Pectus Excavatum in my own words so please watch for that to come shortly.