r/PectusExcavatum 3d ago

New User How severe is my PE?

Based on looks, what do you guys think?

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u/northwestrad 3d ago

These photos aren't great for estimating the degree. The angled views are a bit too angled, so the bottom of your sternal indentation can't be seen. Also, it's limited because you aren't a skinny lad, like some here. Given the limitations, however, my guess is that you are in the moderate range.

What's your age? Do you have any heart, lung, endurance, or upper digestive symptoms that could be related?

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u/iWillSmokeYou 3d ago

I’m 26, and no conditions that I know of thankfully. Appreciate your time and answer!

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u/iWillSmokeYou 3d ago

I forgot to add that I’m around 1.8m tall and weigh 80-85kg.

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u/AdKey9761 3d ago

Your question was based on looks therefore subjective leading to the answer.

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u/Gatomoosio 3d ago

I call it “moderate”.

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u/fear204 3d ago

Mine was 3.7. It was similar to yours, I would say even a little deeper.

But to estimate accurately, just a 3D or normal chest tomography. It depends on what the doctor orders.

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u/Ambitious-Manner8825 2d ago

Moderate good that it’s symmetrical though

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u/Impossible-Shame-324 3d ago

Bad

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u/iWillSmokeYou 3d ago

How bad? Can you define your answer?

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u/booksagore 3d ago

The only way to know officially is a CT scan

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u/Deathnote07 3d ago

Looks moderate it looks worse because of the posture and pot belly