Talk:Pectus excavatum
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[edit] Photo caption
Is the photo currently in this article an example of severe pectus excavatum? Or moderate? I know what a mild case looks like, and it's way less dramatic than the photo. I would just like to accurately qualify the photo's caption. — mjb 23:47, 10 October 2005 (UTC)
- That is severe pectus excavatum, without a doubt.--Seth Goldin 13:14, 24 November 2005 (UTC)
- Does anyone think it would be a good idea to replace the picture with one of average/medium pectus excavatum? This would show people what the majority of cases of pectus look like.--Dominga 17:10, 18 June 2006 (UTC)
I believe I have a moderate case, should I put up a picture? - RM 9:08 AM, 11 August 2006
[edit] Help with formatting
can who knows how to format pages make this look nicer for me?
--The number c 16:51, 20 Jun 2004 (UTC)
thanks Meelar --The number c 17:06, 20 Jun 2004 (UTC)
[edit] Word missing
the nuss technique involves inserting a what in the chest?
Lachatdelarue 16:36, 28 Jul 2004 (UTC)
Should be a steel bar. It was for me when I had it done, anyway.
Torpov 02:51, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] "The nuss procedure is unbelievably painful and often only slightly alleviates the problem.[citation needed]"
is this edit true? it looks questionable. Mang 11:49, 28 May 2006 (UTC)
it is questionable, it was the only addition made by 70.174.185.149 and is a biased, unfounded statement which should be deleted immediately
I found it true, as my pectus excavatum has recently relasped and I had the Nuss procedure done. I also got a staph infection and the pain was excruciating. I realize that this is now always the case, however.
[edit] Pectuscast
I just added a link to Pectuscast, a podcast about my experience with pectus and the Nuss procedure. It's self-promotion, but highly relevant. If anyone disagrees with its placement here, don't hesitate to remove it.--Seth Goldin 03:34, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Only the sternum?
Is it common for this to only affect the sternum, or is it possible that it could also be classified as ribs being sunken only on one side?--Erciesielski 00:27, 15 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Comments
The Nuss procedure's extremely painful, but I've got an extremely biased opinion, due to the outcome of my surgery being extremely undesirable. I succumbed to a staph infection, and it has ruined my life. I can't partake in any normal activities anymore for fear my something happening to my chest.
My ribs were affected by the defect, mostly on the left side of my chest. It should be known that the defect doesn't affect only the center of the chest (the sternum), that it can be an asymmetrical defect in many patients.
Wlmaltby3 03:02, 19 October 2006 (UTC) hi.i m newone .i hav asymetric pectus excavatum.i got all information from the webworld about p.e.i deside to go with rivitch (bcoz nuss cant help 4 asymetric p.e.).i m not doctor. any one can say how much exactly i need for pectus corrective surgery.i m from india.what about india in this kinda surgery.how much i need take sugery in india.i cant take surgery in USA(30000$ its big money 4 me).k.plz reply me.
I also had the Nuss procedure and found it extremely painful. I've never had another surgury to compare it to, but maybe it would be something worth noting, if it wasn't original research. 207.181.15.218 02:36, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
