The Epidemiology behind Pectus Excavatum: Clinical Study and Review of the Literature
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Retrospective study of 78 pectus excavatum patients reveals 54% have positive family history, supporting genetic inheritance patterns for this common chest wall deformity. Findings suggest underlying genetic factors may help identify at-risk patients for isolated PE beyond syndromic associations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Epidemiology behind Pectus Excavatum: Clinical Study and Review of the Literature. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2021-06-14. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/4145
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