The Vacuum Bell
An relatively new alternative to surgery is the vacuum bell, originally invented by Klobe, a german engineer who suffered from pectus excavatum himself and reportedly cured it with his device. It consists of a bowl shaped device which fits over the depression; the air is then removed by the use of a hand pump. The vacuum created by this lifts the sternum upwards, lessening the severity of the deformity. As it is such a recent device there is currently no information as to whether it is effective in the long term.
All I can say is...thank you Mr. Klobe, you are a genius!
4 Comments:
Hey there... i found your post about this "vacuum bell" when i search for the methods of Treatment for pectus excavatum.
im happy that i found this treatment does not involve in open surgery...
I just want to ask, where can i get this "vacuum bell". Is there any suggestion from you...?
For your info... i'm 21 years old and i have suffer from PE since secondary school...
5:11 p.m.
Oh ya... i'm malaysian... know any where i can get a "vacuum bell" in KL??
tq
5:20 p.m.
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5:20 p.m.
email this addy, webmaster@trichterbrust.de...then they will send you more info :)
5:22 p.m.
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