What is Pectus Notebook?

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What is Pectus Notebook?

When I was first diagnosed with pectus excavatum in fifth grade, I struggled to find accurate, medically supported information online. To learn about my condition, my mom and I attended countless doctors' appointments, where she always took notes in a blue notebook. Pectus Notebook, my Girl Scout Gold Award project, is meant to be a resource of easy-to-read, medically supported information on pectus, like my mom's blue notebook. Read More

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What is pectus excavatum?

Pectus excavatum is a condition where a person's breastbone is sunken into the chest. In many people, pectus excavatum can look as if the center of the chest has been scooped out, which is why the condition is sometimes called "funnel chest" or "dented chest" [1].