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**Definition**: Abnormalities in the structure of the ribs, sternum, and spine affecting chest shape and function.
### Types and Treatments
1. **Pectus Excavatum (Funnel Chest)**
- **Description**: Sunken sternum.
- **Treatment**: Vacuum bell therapy, Nuss procedure, Ravitch procedure.
2. **Pectus Carinatum (Pigeon Chest)**
- **Description**: Protruding sternum.
- **Treatment**: Bracing, Ravitch procedure.
3. **Poland Syndrome**
- **Description**: Missing chest wall muscles on one side.
- **Treatment**: Muscle and skin grafting, implants.
4. **Slipping Rib Syndrome**
- **Description**: Hypermobile ribs causing pain.
- **Treatment**: Physical therapy, rib resection.
5. **Jeune Syndrome**
- **Description**: Small, narrow rib cage.
- **Treatment**: Thoracic expansion surgery, respiratory support.
### Causes
- **Congenital**: Genetic mutations, developmental anomalies.
- **Acquired**: Trauma, surgery, infections, tumors.
### Diagnosis
- Physical examination, imaging (X-rays, CT, MRI), pulmonary function tests.
### Prognosis
Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes.
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