Schewitz, Ivan AntonNuss, D.2021-09-152021-09-152020-12Schewitz, I. & Nuss, D. Challenging beliefs : a review of the paradigm shift in the treatment of pectus excavatum from radical resection to minimally invasive bracing and non-surgical vacuum bell suction. African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2020;26(4):143-146. DOI:10.7196/AJTCCM.2020.v26i4.016 .2304-0017 (online)10.7196/AJTCCM.2020.v26i4.016http://hdl.handle.net/2263/81843In 1997, Nuss introduced a minimally invasive non-destructive procedure for pectus excavatum, which revolutionised the treatment of the condition. This review will give a brief history on the management of this condition, followed by a review of 1 034 cases that have been repaired from 2008 to 2018.en© 2020 Health & Medical Publishing Group. This journal is protected by a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial Works License (CC BY-NC 4.0).Pectus excavatumMinimally invasive bracingNon-surgical vacuum bell suctionArticle