Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercises for Children With Pectus Excavatum

The Effectiveness of Cardiopulmonary Exercise in Children With Pectus Excavatum: A Single-Blind, Randomised Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function, exercise tolerance and posture in patients with pectus excavatum.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Children aged 5-18 years with pectus excavatum deformity
2. Children undergoing conservative treatment (vacuum orthosis, exercise)
3. Patients whose families have signed a consent form agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known cardiac disease
2. Presence of an additional syndrome (Marfan syndrome, etc.)
3. Cobb angle ≥10°
4. Refusal to participate in the study
5. Presence of mixed deformity (pectus arcuatum)
6. Those with an indication for surgery