A baby's first breaths involve more than just getting air into the lungs, and for the first time research has identified the ...

A chest wall deformity is an abnormality in the ribs, sternum (or breastbone), cartilage, and other tissues in your child’s chest. The chest wall protects vital organs like the heart and lungs and ...

Chest wall tumors are benign or malignant growths that develop anywhere along your chest wall. Doctors use imaging tests and a biopsy to diagnose them. Surgery is often a needed treatment. Chest wall ...

There are two main types of chest wall deformity: pectus carinatum, or pigeon chest, and pectus excavatum, or funnel chest. The former pushes out; the latter sinks in. Though there can be a genetic ...

Chest tumors can be benign or malignant. Both types of tumors can cause similar symptoms, such as pain or swelling in the chest area. The chest wall forms the protective casing for the heart, lungs, ...

Chest wall pain may result from an injury to the muscles, joints, or cartilage. In some cases, home treatments such as hot or cold therapy may help. The cause of chest pain is difficult to diagnose ...

The role of postmastectomy chest-wall irradiation in patients with breast cancer classified as pN1 (with involvement of one to three axillary nodes) or pN0 (pathologically node negative) with ...

Chest discomfort in women presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers, as symptoms often manifest differently than the classic presentations typically associated with male ...