This comprehensive book covers all you need to know about this condition and covers causes, tests and treatment options including surgical and non-surgical treatments. Pectus excavatum is a condition acquired at the time of birth. It results in a deformed chest with the sternum (breastbone) sunk into the chest. Among all diseases that affect the appearance of chest wall, this one is the most common. It occurs three times more frequently among males than females. This essential compendium is a must have if you or a loved one is suffering from this devastating condition.