Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Chest wall deformities
Introduction
Chest wall deformities may refer to:
- Kyphosis – curvature of the spine – anterior-posterior
- Scoliosis – curvature of the spine – lateral
- Barrel chest – chest wall increased anterior-posterior; normal in children; typical of hyperinflation seen in COPD
- Pectus excavatum
- Pectus carinatum
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