Impact of pectus excavatum on pulmonary function and exercise capacity in patients treated with 3D custom-made silicone implants.

Background: Pectus excavatum (PE) is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, whose cardiopulmonary consequences are controversial. PE surgery is in our experience usually performed for aesthetic reasons.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of PE on respiratory function and exercise capacity in patients with PE before patient-specific silicone implant correction.