The pectus anomaly Pectus Excavatum (funnel chest) occurs where the sternum (breastbone) is depressed giving a concave shape to the chest. Some patients may experience asymmetry of the chest, the sternum may be rotated or there may be a mixed “rolling” shape to the chest with one side elevated and the other depressed. Pectus Excavatum varies in severity, ranging from a mild indentation to severe, for example a patient with a severe pectus excavatum may have only a few centimetres between the deep aspect of their sternum and the front of the spine.

Treatment for Pectus Excavatum is with the injection of BIO-ALCAMID™ which comprises 96% water and 4% Synthetic reticulate polymer ( poly-Alkyl-Imide ). This blend guarantees softness to the touch; the implant has a similar consistency to the surrounding tissues without causing unsightly visible or palpable effects of artificiality.