Adalie has had a passion for dancing since she was young. As she grew older, her dancing abilities became limited as she began experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. She was eventually diagnosed with pectus excavatum, or "sunken chest." Adalie's family came to CHOC where they found the Pectus Treatment Program and Dr. Mustafa Kabeer. She received a surgery known as the Nuss procedure to correct her pectus excavatum. After a short recovery, Adalie is back to dancing and feels stronger t

Update on Arya's Recovery 💚 You may remeber Arya who was diagnosed with Pectus Excavatum, a congenital condition where the chest is sunken, putting dangerous pressure on the lungs and heart. 😿 Due to the severity, surgery was essential — and thanks to the amazing team at Opti Vet, Arya was able to get the care she needed. Her surgery was performed last Wednesday, and involved placing a custom splint to gently reshape her chest and support healthy development. The surgery was a success, and the