Lateral Pectus Carinatum and Non-Surgical Treatment: A Case Report

Abstract

Aims: The objective of the present work is to describe a congenital bone deformity known as Pectus Carinatum, being a prominence generated in the anterior region of the chest wall, in the regions of the manubrium of the sternum. Presentation of Case: The first contact with the patient was in February 2023 and ended in September 2023.The study is of a descriptive observational nature and data collection was carried out through interviews and photographic records, the patient was approached peacefully, and he agreed to inform his clinical case. Discussion: This study is based on a case report of a male patient, 16 years old, from Tocantins, with the condition of Lateral Pectus Carinatum which performed the non-invasive dynamic chest compression procedure (DTC) in the Federal District. Thus, together with the doctor responsible for the case, the patient's legal representatives authorized the study through the medical records of the consultations over a period of 1 year. After the aforementioned period of treatment, correctly, it showed great progress in decreasing prominence, without the need for an invasive procedure. Conclusion: This study aims to better understand the anatomical deformity and verify possible diagnostic and prognostic methods, in order to guarantee a better quality of life for the patient.