Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest but it can be remedied with surgery. Using a non-narcotic nerve-blocking drug has been found to reduce pain effectively after the procedure and shorten hospital stays for children.
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest but it can be remedied with surgery. Using a non-narcotic nerve-blocking drug has been found to reduce pain effectively after the procedure and shorten hospital stays for children.