The characteristics are consistent with pectus excavatum are:
The patient has a markedly sunken sternum.
The condition is congenital, not symptomatic.
The depression is more noticeable on inspiration.
<h3>What is Pectus excavatum?</h3>
Pectus excavatum can be regarded as the congenital chest wall deformity in people especially men.
It is a deformity that is usually congenital, not symptomatic and it is been caused by growth abnormality of the cartilage which found between the ribs and breastbone.
