Table 1. Symptoms of Pectus Excavatum Noted by Patients.
SymptomsPercentage Reported in the Literature
Psychological Symptoms Avoidance of activities that expose the chest68%8
Sad or depressed about the way their chest looks31%9 - 65%8
Cardiopulmonary Symptoms Chest pain or pressure88%8
Tachycardia76%8 - 94%29
Palpitations25%27 - 72%4,8
Exercise intolerance62%3 - 83%8
Difficulty keeping up with peers67% - 86%4,8
Dyspnea64%3 – 96%4,8
Neurological Symptoms Headaches74%8
Positional Dizziness67%8
Exertional Dizziness59% - 61%8
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Dysphagia2%30 - 48%8
Post-prandial dyspnea52%8
Early Satiety84%8