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Other Chest Wall Deformities

In rare conditions such as pectus arcuatum, Poland syndrome, sternal cleft and rib deformities, repair is planned around the structure involved.

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HIGHLIGHTS

What stands out in this treatment

Detailed Imaging

The breastbone, ribs and cartilage are examined with CT and, if needed, MRI.

A Personal Contour Plan

In Poland syndrome, a 3D model calculates the volume difference when needed and the repair follows it.

A Joint Surgical Decision

Thoracic and plastic surgery plan the repair together when needed; the plan is presented to you in one file.

Transparent, Guaranteed Pricing

A written quote follows once repair plan and stay are set; unless the plan changes, no surprise costs appear.

Insurance & agreements

Transparent payment with contracted institutions and private insurers, at home and abroad.

Accommodation & rooms

Companion-friendly modern patient rooms and in-city accommodation support.

International patient services

Visa, airport transfer and 24/7 multilingual medical interpreters.

Transparent, guaranteed price

A quote prepared from your medical information; no extra charge for the treatments it covers.
OVERVIEW

Who it's for

Who is it for?
Children and teens with an upper bulge and a lower depression
Those missing muscle, rib or breast tissue on one side of the chest
Those found to have a congenital cleft in the breastbone
Those with rib flaring or slipping-rib pain
Those seeking an opinion on an undiagnosed chest wall difference
TREATMENTS

Deformities and their treatment

A shared path in rare deformities
Because these conditions are rare, each is examined in detail with CT and, if needed, MRI; repair is planned individually around the structure involved.
Pectus arcuatum
An upper bulge with a lower depression.

Cartilage and bone are corrected together

In pectus arcuatum the upper breastbone bulges forward and the area just below sinks; the breastbone is usually short and rigid. Clear improvement with a brace or vacuum is therefore not usually expected.

In the repair, deformed cartilages are removed through an incision on the front of the chest with their linings preserved, and controlled cuts give the breastbone the right angle; a temporary support is used if needed.

The decision depends on the child’s age, growth stage and severity; it is often planned in adolescence.

Poland syndrome
Congenital muscle and tissue deficiency.

A joint plan by thoracic and plastic surgery

In Poland syndrome the large chest muscle on one side is missing or underdeveloped; differences in the ribs, breast and hand on the same side may accompany it. Repair is planned individually around the extent of the deficiency.

If ribs are missing, the chest wall is strengthened with a graft, patch or support material. For contour, a back-muscle flap, a custom implant and fat transfer are used alone or together.

Repair for appearance is usually done once growth is complete and may need staged procedures for fine adjustment; the expected stages are discussed from the start.

Sternal and rib deformities
Sternal cleft · rib flaring · slipping rib.

Correction specific to the structure

Sternal cleft, rib flaring and slipping rib are rare chest wall problems. The structure of the breastbone, ribs and cartilage is examined in detail with CT and, if needed, MRI.

In sternal cleft the edges are brought together and closed; early repair is easier while the chest wall is flexible, and a graft or plate may be needed later in life.

Rib flaring is usually followed without surgery. For slipping rib, painkillers, physiotherapy and nerve blocks come first; if they fail, the mobile cartilage is removed or the ribs are fixed together.

TREATMENT TIMELINE

From day one to discharge

The timeline below is an average and varies by patient, diagnosis and clinical status. Exact timing and all included services are detailed in your personalized treatment offer.
Application
Sharing photos, symptoms and any imaging; remote preliminary review
Imaging
CT, MRI if needed, and 3D planning
Plan
A joint repair plan by thoracic and, if needed, plastic surgery
Repair
Deformity-specific surgery or non-surgical treatment
Follow-up
Wound and drain follow-up; staged fine-tuning procedures if needed
Every treatment offer is presented in full detail — accommodation, transfer, interpreter and follow-up included — clearly stating what is covered.
HOW IT WORKS

A completely carefree treatment journey

1
Online application
Fill the form or message us on WhatsApp; share your file in seconds.
2
Free evaluation
Our specialists review your file and reply within 24 hours.
3
Personalized plan
Treatment steps, timeline and transparent cost are clarified.
4
Welcome & treatment
Airport pickup, accommodation and treatment — coordinated end to end.
BY THE NUMBERS

Our center in numbers

3
deformity groups on one page
2
surgical teams: thoracic and plastic
50+
countries of patients served
7/24
medical interpreter support
TECHNOLOGY

Our diagnostic and treatment technologies

Technology

Da Vinci Robot

TrueBeam LINAC

Biplane Angio

Advanced Imaging

WHY DORUK

What sets us apart here

Decisions rest on measurement
Depth and symmetry are measured on CT or MRI; values such as the Haller index feed into the choice of method.
Thoracic and plastic surgery together
Where muscle and soft tissue are missing, repair is planned together with plastic surgery.
Heart and lung impact is screened
When needed, echocardiography, ECG and lung function tests assess the effect of the deformity.
Pain control is planned in advance
Epidural, nerve block and patient-controlled analgesia options are planned with you before surgery.
International patient team
From preliminary review to discharge, transfer, accommodation and a medical interpreter come from one team.
INFO & BLOG

About diagnosis, treatment and recovery

Which deformities does this page cover?
How does pectus arcuatum differ from classic pigeon chest?
When is Poland syndrome repaired?
When is sternal cleft operated on?
Does slipping rib syndrome need surgery?
Is one operation enough?
PRICING

Transparent treatment pricing

Rare chest deformity evaluation & second opinion
Review of photos and existing tests by the thoracic surgery team; a personalized, guaranteed quote
Free
Poland syndrome reconstruction
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Sternal and rib deformity repair
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Pectus arcuatum repair (sternal osteotomy)
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Indicative price range, given before we have seen you. After medical communication and consultation you receive a net, payment-guaranteed price in writing: unless a medical obstacle arises, only the quoted amount is charged when the procedures are performed, and it covers the procedures listed as included in the quote. Our priority is to do what is medically right; our financial promise is to deliver the promised service at the promised price.
PRICE GUARANTEE

Our quote is a binding commitment

The quote prepared and shared based on the medical information you provide is guaranteed: for every treatment it covers, the hospital charges no extra fees.

Written, binding quote
Your quote is prepared from your medical information and shared in writing.
No surprise charges
For the treatments the quote covers, the hospital requests no extra charge.
All covered treatments included
Every planned treatment is included in the guaranteed price.
PATIENT STORIES

Recovery journeys in their own words

Patient stories
All patient stories
PATIENT VOICES

What our patients say

The treatment here is truly excellent. I feel myself getting better every day.

Vilma
Netherlands · Rehabilitation

We were very pleased with the level of service, the attention and the care.

Nurles
Kyrgyzstan · Check-up
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the consultation paid?
How do I apply from abroad?
Visa and transfer support?
How is post-care follow-up?

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