Deformities of the Female Breasts After Surgery for Funnel Chest

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Abstract
A follow-up study of patients who had undergone surgery for funnel chest in the period 1962 to 1980 revealed that the operation had been performed for cosmetic reasons on 4 prepubertal girls. A bow-shaped inframammary incision had been attempted in all cases. At follow-up examination, 13-17 yr later, the scars were situated across the breasts in all 4 patients. Scars after a pleural drain and removal of the Sulamma struts could also be seen in 2 of the patients. One patient had undergone plastic surgery for reconstruction of both breasts. In all operative procedures on the thorax in children, a distance of 3-5 cm from the areola should be maintained, depending on the patient''s age, in order to avoid damage to breast tissue. A vertical sternal incision at operation for funnel chest seems advantageous.

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