Dr. Pectus

Pectus is not destiny. It is a deformity that can be treated.

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✨ At the end of a 3-year non-surgical treatment journey…

Our journey with our patient began in November 2023. At the initial evaluation, the pectus excavatum depth was measured at 1 cm, and treatment with a 9 cm vacuum bell was planned.

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✨ Transformation over 3 years of non-surgical treatment

📸 The images show the changes observed throughout our patient’s treatment journey. Every patient’s deformity, growth pattern, and response to treatment may differ.

#pectus #pectusexcavatum #pectuscarinatum #vacuumbell

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⚽ Can a “collapsed lung�� happen during a football match?

When we think of football injuries, muscle strains, ligament injuries, or fractures usually come to mind. However, there is another much rarer condition that can occur: pneumothorax.

#pneumothorax #thoracicsurgery

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🩺 From Vacuum Bell to Nuss: a step-by-step treatment journey…

Our patient first presented to our clinic in August 2023 for follow-up of Vacuum Bell treatment that had previously been initiated at another center for Pectus Excavatum.

#pectusexcavatum #nussprocedure

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🩺✨ After nearly 3 years of treatment and follow-up, we have reached the end of this journey.

#pectus #pectusexcavatum #vacuumbell #chestwalldeformity #chestwallsurgery

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🩺 Can pectus be corrected with exercise?

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🩺 What Is the Wung Procedure in Pectus Excavatum Treatment? How Is It Different from the Nuss Procedure?

Pectus Excavatum is a chest wall deformity characterized by an inward depression of the sternum and anterior chest wall.

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🩺✨ In the treatment of Pectus Excavatum, every surgery is planned according to the patient’s individual anatomy.

#pectusexcavatum #nussprocedure #pectussurgery #thoracicsurgery #chestwallsurgery

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🩺🤍 Sometimes, the most successful treatment is the one that starts at the right time.

Our journey with this patient began in 2020, when he was only 7 years old.

#pectusexcavatum #vacuumbell #pectustreatment #chestwalldeformity #drpectus

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🩺💪 After a long break, we’re back with Part 4 of our Doctor × Trainer series!

In this episode, we discuss one of the most frequently asked questions among athletes and performance-focused individuals:

Arginine or Citrulline?

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🩺✨ Not every pectus deformity requires surgery. With proper patient selection, individualized treatment planning, and good compliance, excellent outcomes can also be achieved with non-surgical treatment. 🤍

#pectus #pectusarcuatum #pectuscarinatum #vacuumbell #chestwall

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🩺❤️ Cardiac compression in pectus excavatum is not the same for every patient.

In this video, we explain what mild to moderate cardiac compression means and how it may affect the way the heart functions. 📋

#pectusexcavatum #chestwallsurgery #nuss #nusssurgery

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🩺✨ Can you still have a Nuss procedure if you’ve had breast implants before?

#nuss #pectusexcavatum #chestwallsurgery #breastimplants #plasticsurgery #pectus #drpectus

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🩺✨ What happens during the first 24 hours after Nuss surgery?

On the first day after surgery, we closely monitor our patients’ recovery. During the initial doctor’s round, the dressing sites are evaluated, the chest X-ray is reviewed, and the patient’s overall condition

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🇨🇳✨ While in China for the 2nd Global Chest Wall Surgery Conference, we had the pleasure of visiting our dear friend, @Hon Chi Suen.

It was a truly special gathering where science, friendship, and international collaboration came together. 🌍🤍

#chestwallsurgery #thoracic

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📅 Save the date!

From September 14–17, 2026, we will gather with colleagues from around the world at the 2026 CWIG Annual Congress in Leuven, Belgium. 🌍

See you in Leuven! 🩺✨

#cwig2026 #cwig #chestwall #chestwallsurgery #pectus

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🩺✨ We are sharing the before-and-after transformation of our 51-year-old patient.

#nuss #pectusexcavatum #pectus #chestsurgery #drpectus

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🩺✨ How does the first 24 hours after Nuss surgery progress?

In this video, we explained the patient’s adaptation process starting from the first hours after surgery.

#nuss #pectusexcavatum #pectus #chestsurgery #drpectus

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🩺✨ Mild pigeon chest (pectus carinatum) deformities should not be ignored with the thought that “it probably won’t progress.”

Early diagnosis and correct timing are among the most important factors in achieving successful results without the need for surgery.

#pectuscarinatum

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Why does skin color change after Nuss surgery?