CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT FOR SYNDROMAL FORM OF ORONAL CHEST DEFORMITY IN CHILDREN

Pectus excavatum deformity (PCD) is one of the complex pathological conditions characteristic of the pediatric orthopedic spectrum. According to a number of studies mentioned in the literature, it is observed in 0.4-2.25% of children, which accounts for up to 91% of all congenital chest deformities [3, 4 , 10 ]. Despite significant advances in the treatment of this disease, problems related to its diagnosis and treatment remain relevant. As the child grows, these problems can worsen, leading to compression of the internal organs of the chest and disruption of their functioning. Obvious cosmetic defects and deterioration in cardiorespiratory condition observed in older children with CAD can cause feelings of isolation, inadequacy and difficulty in social adaptation, which in turn negatively affects the mental development of the child [4, 9].