Pectus excavatum Doctors and departments
Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.
Doctors who treat this condition
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General Surgeon, Pediatric Surgeon, Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist- Rochester, MN
General Surgeon, Pediatric Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist, Thoracic Surgeon
Research
Mayo healthcare professionals and researchers are studying new ways to treat pectus excavatum in both children and adults. Genetic studies also are underway to look for the specific genes that may be linked with pectus excavatum.
Recent research by Mayo doctors has shown that pectus excavatum repair can significantly improve heart function by relieving the compression on the heart from the chest wall. Improvements are seen in:
- The size of the heart chambers.
- Output of the right side of the heart.
- Oxygen delivery of the heart.
Publications
See a list of publications about pectus excavatum by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
Research profiles
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