The Effectiveness of Conservative Management in Improving the Severity of Pectus Excavatum in Children & Young Adults: A Systematic Review

McKenze Carlson, SPT, Emma Kays, SPT, Cassidy Pringle, SPT, Kristi Steptoe, SPT, Patti Berg-Poppe, PT, MPT, PhD

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1 Comment on “The Effectiveness of Conservative Management in Improving the Severity of Pectus Excavatum in Children & Young Adults: A Systematic Review

  1. Great poster!

    You stated that some evidence was found to support the use of a vacuum belt for treatment. Can you explain what a vacuum belt is, and what its mechanisms are that make it work as a source of treatment for pectus excavatum?

    Thank you in advance!

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