What Is Vacuum Bell and How Does It Work For Pectus Excavatum?
The vacuum method was used as early as 1910 by Lange. A vacuum bell is a plastic device that is connected to a pump. You place the bell-shaped device on the front of the chest and use a pump to suck the air out of the device. This creates a vacuum that pulls the chest forward. Over time, the chest wall stays forward on its own. Three different sizes of vacuum bells, as well as a model fitted... READ MORE