Pectus Excavatum and the Nuss Procedure

Dr. John DiFiore of the Cleveland Clinic discusses pectus excavatum and how it can be corrected with the minimally invasive surgical technique called the Nuss procedure. Cleveland Clinic is one of five centers of excellence in the United States for the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum.

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Science & Technology

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• John DiFiore
• Cleveland Clinic
• pectus excavatum
• Nuss procedure

[wowsucksbad12]

@Ryuunagrand thank you :) and i will

[Ryuunagrand]

@wowsucksbad12 If you don't meet the 3.2 requirement and/or normal function you probably won't get approved and will struggle to find a surgeon that will perform on it you and an insurance company to pay so it will be out-of-pocket expense. My best bet is google "Pectus Info Forums" they are a great help and have a range of help and resources to help you with this! Stories, Journals and much more. Good Luck. Any other questions just ask.

[Ryuunagrand]

@wowsucksbad12 Okay, Are you under health insurance? Basically, You have to get a CT scan of your chest and get a measuring of your Haller Index (Chest Dent Depth) being over 3.2 on this index. That's the main criteria for surgery. This benefits the surgeon and your insurance company otherwise the surgery is $60,000+. Other criteria is getting an ECG for heart function and a LungFunctionTest. If those score below average they increase your chance to get surgery approved.

[wowsucksbad12]

@Ryuunagrand im a canadian. what criteria do you speak of?

[Ryuunagrand]

@wowsucksbad12 Are you in America? Where are you from? It all depends. You have to meet a criteria for the surgery.

[wowsucksbad12]

I'm a 16 year boy With this and the doctors said it's not that big of a deal but it's still very noticeable and I really dont like it. If it doesn't effect my breathing (even though I'm pretty sure it does) could I still take this surgery?

[Fyre654]

@TheCmc22 Actually, the breathing is improved after surgery, from my experience as being a runner with the bar in me, before it feels slightly restricted when you take a deep breath. Compared to when the bar is removed you feel as if your chest is expanding to your breaths. Feels great.

[Ryuunagrand]

@Nabolzi For the first few weeks to months no you can't do any heavy training. Same as a few weeks before the surgery (Can't exercise chest before Operation a muscles have to be loose and relaxed). Post-Op you can't lift anything over 3pounds for a few days and slowly build-up. As for heavy weights I was told 2months until you can start doing 100% gym weights and the likes. I found doing lots of light weights is helping me.

[Nabolzi]

heavy weight training that is

[Nabolzi]

Can you train with this procedure