A friend's baby is over three years old this year. Recently, family members have noticed that the child's sternum is much higher than other parts, looking like a small bump. After taking the child to the hospital for examination, they found out that the child's condition is caused by a developmental malformation of the sternum, resulting in a chicken breast. So, what should we do with a three-year-old baby's chicken breast?
1. A three-year-old child is still young, and the degree of chicken breast deformity is generally mild, which can be corrected. It is recommended that parents take their children to the thoracic surgery department of the hospital for a check-up, and then the doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the degree of chicken breast. If correction is needed, a special correction vest is usually worn. Wearing a correction vest can correct chicken breast and relieve discomfort caused by it. The earlier the treatment of chicken breast disease, the better the prognosis. However, it is necessary for babies to wear corrective vests for a long time. If they do not wear them, there is a possibility of recurrence. It is recommended to do some health exercises while undergoing corrective treatment.
2. If the degree of chicken breast deformity in some babies is severe and it is difficult to achieve therapeutic effects by wearing corrective vests, surgical methods can be used for treatment. For babies around three years old, minimally invasive surgery can be performed, which has a small incision, a short operation time, fewer complications compared to traditional surgery, and a faster recovery effect. However, minimally invasive surgery also has its shortcomings, that is, the long-term effect is uncertain.
