Pectus excavatum and chest pain: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Simultaneous repair of pectus deformities and open heart surgery has been reported.


METHODS
We describe a case of a 23 year old male with a severe pectus deformity complaining of chest pain. Subsequent work up revealed a 10 cm. ascending aortic aneurysm and severe aortic insufficiency. We opted to repair the aneurysm and close the sternotomy, leaving the deformity intact.


CONCLUSIONS
In a more elective setting, simultaneous pectus repair combined with a cardiac procedure may be considered.
Kim
Regina Y
RY
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Institute, 1520 San Pablo Street, suite 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. cbaker@surgery.usc.edu.
Baker
Craig J
CJ