Nuss Center Patients: Before and After
Save the date! The Nuss Advanced Pectus Course begins October 22, 2025.
Work with the newest pectus equipment in hands-on learning sessions. This year's event will be held at Lester Hall in Norfolk, Virginia. Details coming soon!
Contact the Nuss Center at CHKD
Phone: (757) 668-6877
Email: Pectus.Surgery@CHKD.org
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Contáctenos de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m. al (757) 668-9323.
CHKD's Nuss Center helps patients with a variety of chest wall deformities. Below are before-and-after examples of our patients from a variety of our procedures.
Nuss Procedure
CHKD is world renowned for developing the Nuss Procedure, a minimally invasive surgery for patients with pectus excavatum, a condition also referred to as concave or sunken chest.
Abramson Procedure
When a patient requires more than 7.5 per square inch compression to correct pectus carinatum, our specialists often suggest the Abramson Procedure, which is similar to the Nuss Procedure. It uses a curved bar which, over time, repositions and reshapes the sternum and ribs.
Compression Bracing
CHKD offers the non-invasive dynamic compression brace for patients with pectus carinatum. The brace uses a precise amount of pressure to reshape the chest.
Vacuum Bell Treatment
CHKD offers the non-invasive vacuum bell for patients with mild pectus excavatum. The vacuum bell employs suction over time to reshape the chest.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nuss Procedure