Table 1. Main presenting signs & symptoms of pectus excavatum (PE) recurrence after Ravitch repair.

Symptoms	N [%]
Recurrence/persistent deformity	20 [100]
Chest pain/discomfort	15 [75]
Decreased endurance or dyspnoea at exertion	15 [75]
Sternal and costal (arch) instability	4 [20]
Decreased ability to work	3 [15]
Palpitations/tachycardia	3 [15]
HBroken bar(s) (movable implant)	1 [5]