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Pulmonary Physical Therapy in Pectum Excavatum and Down Syndrome

Pulmonary Physical Therapy in Pectum Excavatum and Down Syndrome

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Medical Reference

ISBN10: 6208813948
ISBN13: 9786208813949
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Mar 31 2025
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pectum excavatum is the most frequent congenital malformation of the anterior thoracic wall and is present in 90 to 92% of cases. It is defined as a depression of the sternum with externalization of the most caudal costal cartilages, giving a funnel chest appearance. In Mexico, it occurs in 1 out of every 1,000 live births. This congenital malformation may be associated with congenital connective tissue disorders in 30 to 40%, such as Down syndrome. It is necessary to make visible the needs of attention from the field of Pulmonary Physiotherapy in this type of population.

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