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August 11, 2026Saudi Medical JournalOpen Access

Establishment of a Specialized Pectus Clinic: Referral Patterns, Diagnostic Characteristics, and Early Management Experience at a University Hospital

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ZAZeead M. AlGhamdi

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Retrospective Observational Study Describes Referral Patterns and Management in Patients with Pectus Deformities.

Key Points

  • This research aims to outline the establishment and early effects of a pectus clinic, focusing on patient characteristics and management strategies.
  • Retrospective observational study conducted from January 2020 to April 2025.
  • 153 patients included, with data on demographics, referral sources, and treatment options analyzed.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis performed on the collected data.
  • Mean patient age was 18.3 years, with 83.9% male representation.
  • Pectus carinatum was diagnosed in 48.1% of cases, and pectus excavatum in 42.3%.
  • 63.2% of referrals were patient-initiated, often influenced by digital and social media.

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Zeead M. AlGhamdi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ace1a3401087f2249dcd2https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.8844
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