Funnel chest surgery: new study reveals heart and lung gains
NCT ID NCT03770390
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study looked at 43 people with funnel chest (pectus excavatum) to see how their heart and lung function changed after corrective surgery. Researchers measured oxygen use during exercise and asked about symptoms like shortness of breath and quality of life. The goal was to understand the benefits of surgery beyond appearance.
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Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve - CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, 34295, France
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