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How many people are born with a pectus excavatum in the USA year?

April 26, 2017born excavatum pectus people USA year

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How many people are born with a pectus excavatum in the USA year?

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Approximately 37% of individuals with pectus excavatum have a first degree family member with the condition.Physiologically, increased pressure in utero, rickets and increased traction on the sternum due to abnormalities of the diaphragm.