OBJECTIVE: This preliminary qualitative study evaluates the efficacy of cup suction in the correction of @entity1408 ( @entity1408 ), and examines the place of this system as a strategic treatment and as an alternative to surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between October 2011 and June 2014, a total of 84 @entity1 ( @entity1 and adult) presenting with @entity1408 were treated by cup suction, in our chest wall deformities unit. On first consultation, the @entity1 with typical @entity1408 and with at least partial correction during the first application of cup suction and a maximal suction pressure for correction of less than 300mbar (millibars) were included in this study. 11 @entity1 were excluded from the present study as they presented with a complex carinatum/excavatum. The remaining 73 @entity1 were divided into two groups: Group I, adult @entity1 >= 18year old, 17 @entity1 . The mean age was 22.8years old. Group II, pediatric @entity1 <18years old, 56 @entity1 . The mean age was 11.5years old. Medical photographic documentation was collected systematically. In addition, the depth of @entity1408 was measured. The management protocol involved: adjustment of cup suction, strengthening exercises, and clinical follow-up every two to three months. The evaluation criteria during, and on the completion of the trial were: depth of the @entity1408 , morbidity and treatment compliance. Partial and final results were evaluated by the @entity1 , their parents, and doctor, using a qualitative scoring scale. RESULTS: A total of 73 @entity1 presenting typical @entity1408 (symmetric in 52 cases and asymmetric in 21 cases) were treated by cup suction. The mean depth of @entity1408 was 23mm (9-44). Of the 73 @entity1 , one adult abandoned treatment and three @entity1 abandoned follow-up. The mean time of use of the device was 4h daily. At six months of treatment, the mean depth of @entity1408 was 9mm (0-30) across all @entity1 . 23 @entity1 completed the treatment and exhibited flattening of the sternum. These @entity1 were considered to have an excellent aesthetic result. The mean treatment duration to normal reshape was achieved at 10months (4-21). The remaining @entity1 are improving under continuing active treatment. The mean depth of @entity1408 in this group was 12mm (4-30), after a mean treatment duration of 9months (2-22). CONCLUSIONS: Treatment using cup suction is a promising useful alternative in selected cases of symmetric and asymmetric @entity1408 , providing that the thorax is flexible. Treatment duration is directly linked to age, severity and the frequency of use. It is becoming a well-recognized therapy, which improves the self-image of those @entity1 whose anterior chest wall is still pliable. The cup suction can be used for pediatrics and young adults waiting for a treatment, possibly surgery, however, the long-term effect of this procedure remains unclear.

Preliminary study of efficacy of cup suction in the correction of typical XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'children'] @entity1408 :: ('MESH:D005660', 'Disease') :: ['PE', 'pectus excavatum']
@entity1408 :: (MESH:D005660,Disease) :: ['pectus excavatum']
