Chest wall deformities are structural irregularities in which a child’s chest is either sunken or protruding. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Chest wall deformities, or abnormal development and appearance of the chest, can vary from mild to severe. These deformities are considered to be congenital and may be apparent at birth or later in childhood.
Thoracic abnormalities are chest wall and congenital lung anomalies. Pediatric surgeons at Riley at IU Health are experts in treating these conditions.
At the top of the respiratory system, the nostrils (also called nares) act as the air intake, bringing air into the nose, where it’s warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs called cilia protect the nasal passageways and other parts of the respiratory tract, filtering out dust and other
Chest wall deformities are structural irregularities in which a child’s chest is either sunken or protruding. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Chest wall deformities, or abnormal development and appearance of the chest, can vary from mild to severe. These deformities are considered to be congenital and may be apparent at birth or later in childhood.
Thoracic abnormalities are chest wall and congenital lung anomalies. Pediatric surgeons at Riley at IU Health are experts in treating these conditions.
At the top of the respiratory system, the nostrils (also called nares) act as the air intake, bringing air into the nose, where it’s warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs called cilia protect the nasal passageways and other parts of the respiratory tract, filtering out dust and other
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