Clara's Patient Experience - Pectus Excavatum Treatment at Stanford Health Care

Clara discovered she had pectus excavatum and underwent surgery to repair it in 2023. Now, one year later, she is leading a healthy life thanks to Stanford Health Care’s cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Leah Backhus.

Pectus excavatum, a congenital deformity characterized by a sunken appearance of the chest, is thoroughly evaluated by the team. The condition often involves a multidimensional assessment, considering not only the chest wall but also potential impacts on lung and heart function. Surgery is recommended only when the team is highly confident that the patient will experience significant improvement post-surgery.

The Stanford Adult Pectus Program, within the Adult Chest Wall Surgery Program, specializes in surgical care for individuals requiring primary repair and revisional surgery for pectus excavatum in adults. The team collaborates with the Lucille Packard Children's Hospital through their pediatric pectus clinic, offering seamless continuity of care for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

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Pectus excavatum

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