Pectus Excavatum: Medical Treatments
Commons · Question 107289 · Tabled 20 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve treatment for patients with Pectus Excavatum.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 26 Jan 2026
There are a number of non-surgical management options to support people diagnosed with a pectus deformity, including posture and exercise programmes, bracing, and psychological support.For surgical treatments, NHS England reviewed the evidence to treat pe...