Exploring chest wall deformities in childhood and adolescence: insights from a case-control study

• Main Authors: Fedli Emre Kılıç (Author), Osman Küçükkelepçe (Author), Celal Varan (Author), Hüseyin Tanrıverdi (Author), Furkan Bakırhan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Chest wall deformities, though relatively uncommon in childhood and adolescence, significantly affect aesthetic perception and can impact cardiac and respiratory function. This study aims to compare individuals with pectus deformities to a healthy control group, shedding light on...