One of the biggest myths related to pectus excavatum is that
overgrowth of costal cartilage is the cause of the condition. On some medical sites
on the internet this is presented as a fact. But as usual when it comes to PE;
no statistics and no clinical studies that can prove the claims. But there are
actually some studies made. I first heard about “the rumor” about the cartilage
around ten years ago, but as usual I never think that there is any reason to
believe in “facts” which have not been proven. However the “fact” that PE is
caused by overgrowth of cartilage, have been verified by a few people from the
medical world and a study can now prove once and for all that:
Overgrowth of costal cartilage is not the etiology of pectus excavatum.
The purpose with this post is to contribute to that false information
about pectus excavatum must be put to an end for the sake of those who suffer
from this condition.
(The study was made a few years ago so some people
whom read this probably know already).
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