Q&A -- Pectus Excavatum

Johns Hopkins pediatric surgeon, Clint Cappiello, M.D., explains what pectus excavatum is, the symptoms and treatment options for infants and children. Dr. Cappiello specializes in general, neonatal, pediatric, and pediatric trauma surgery. Additionally, he is skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques for management of pediatric hernias, reflux disease, congenital pulmonary airway malformations, and inflammatory bowel disease. For more information, visit http://www.hcgh.org/pediatricsurgery. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.