Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Treatment for pectus excavatum can involve either invasive or non-invasive techniques or a combination of both. Vacuum bell: A relatively new alternative to surgery is the vacuum bell. It consists of a bowl shaped device which fits over the caved-in area; the air is then removed by the use of a hand pump.[19] The vacuum created by this lifts the sternum upwards, lessening the severity of the deformity.[20] Once the defect visually disappears, two additional years of use of the vacuum bell is required to make what may be a permanent correction Orthopedics: Mild cases have also reportedly been treated with corset-like orthopedic support vests and exercise. Surgery: Surgical correction has been shown to repair any functional symptoms that may occur in the condition, such as respiratory problems or heart murmurs, provided that permanent damage has not already arisen from an extremely severe case. One of the most popular technique for repair of pectus excavatum today is the minimally invasive operation, also known as MIRPE or Nuss technique . There may be impairment of function of the cardiovascular system in individuals with pectus excavatum in later life.. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai