The chest, in addition to being a natural protector of vital organs, is also an element of balance, symmetry and aesthetics of the human body. When its anatomical structure presents imperfections, asymmetries or deformities, these not only affect appearance, but often also the function of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

At the Chest Wall Diseases Clinic of the “Agios Loukas” Clinic in Thessaloniki, all chest wall diseases are treated with expertise, from the most common to the rarest. The team, led by Dr. Michalis Klimatsidas, applies the most modern, safe and minimally invasive rehabilitation methods.

The most common diseases treated

The most common group of diseases concerns the scaphoid chest (pectus excavatum) and the avian thorax (pectus carinatum), two conditions that can affect both the physical and psychological health of the patient. The team also has experience managing chest wall malignancies, trauma causing unstable chests, as well as rarer conditions such as sternal aplasia, Poland syndrome and combinations of congenital anomalies.

Pioneering in diagnosis with radiation-free 3D Scanner

The "Agios Loukas" Clinic has the only one in Greece  3D scanner for the evaluation of chest diseases only. This machine offers high-precision imaging without radiation, allowing the doctor to assess the problem, understand the body posture and adapt the treatment to the patient's needs.

Specialized treatments and cutting-edge techniques

The therapeutic approach is individualized according to the age, severity and needs of each patient. For scaphoid chest, the following are applied:

• Conservative treatments with special exercises and postural support.
• NON-invasive methods using the Klobe cage, which allows the sternum to return in a gentle manner.
• Thoracoscopically assisted techniques, such as the placement of the NUSS bar.
• Classical surgical methods, such as the Ravitch technique, only in cases where there are no other options.
• Silicone placement above the scaphoid (deepening) of the chest to cover the impression.

For the avian thorax, the following are offered:

• Conservative treatments with special compression bands.
• Minimally invasive techniques, using an external or internal bar.
• Innovative techniques with internal shaping of the sides, which is implemented by few centers worldwide.
• Breast prosthesis, especially for women looking for an aesthetic solution.

Pioneering, safety, specialization

The Chest Wall Diseases Clinic (Pectus Clinic) of the "Agios Loukas" Clinic is the only one in Greece that combines:

• Thoracic surgical experience with specialization in congenital diseases of the chest.
• Modern equipment for accurate diagnosis and safe treatments.
• Pain management with innovative techniques, offering quality recovery with the least burden for the patient.
• Emphasis on prevention, with early diagnosis and mild intervention in childhood.
• RESEARCH for innovative minimally invasive techniques such as the technique TERPE a technique that was first presented in 2013 by Dr. Michalis Klimatsidas at the international conference of the World Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery in Prague.

Epilogue: Dr. Michalis Klimatsidas' team at the "Agios Loukas" Clinic stands by every patient with chest wall diseases, offering personalized solutions, minimally invasive techniques and support at every step of the therapeutic journey. For those seeking comprehensive diagnosis and modern treatment of chest diseases, the Chest Wall Diseases Clinic is the top choice.