project pectus
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Project-Pectus
Affordable, non surgical solutions for chest deformities in children.
Problem
• Pectus or chest wall deformities affect 1 in 500 children around the world
• 400,000 in US• 3-4 million worldwide• Two major types:
Sunken Chest
Pigeon Chest
Problem
• Pectus or chest wall deformities affect 1 in 500 children around the world
• 400,000 in US• 3-4 million worldwide• Two major types:
Sunken Chest
Pigeon Chest
Pectus Excavatum
Problem
• Pectus or chest wall deformities affect 1 in 500 children around the world
• 400,000 in US• 3-4 million worldwide• Two major types:
Sunken Chest
Pigeon Chest
Pectus Carinatum
Problem
Symptoms• Shortness of breath.• Fatigue. • Limited physical activity.• Psychological impact.• Decreased self esteem.
Pectus Carinatum(pigeon chest)
Current solutions
Bracing
Surgery
Current solutions
Bracing
Surgery
Current solutions
Bracing
Limitations:• Rigid.• Uncomfortable.• Need supervision.• Expensive($1500).• Low compliance.
Our solution
Aero-pectus
Our solution
Aero-pectus
Version 1.0
• Balloon brace.• Air pressure pushes
on deformity.• Elegant and frugal
design.• IP secured.• Great clinical
results.• Effective.
Our solution
Early results
Before After
Our solution
Early results
Before After
Pectus Excavatum(sunken chest)
Current solutions
Devices
Surgery Vacuum Bell
Current solutions
Device
Limitations:• Non-ergonomic.• Uncomfortable.• Poor efficacy.• Expensive($1000).• Low compliance.
Current solutions
Devices
Surgery
Current solutions
Devices
SurgeryMagnetic Mover
Our solution
Magneto-pectus
Our solution
Magneto-pectus
• Non-invasive device for sunken chest.
• Works with magnets and vacuum.
• No surgery required• Clinical results
promising.• Provisional patent
filed. Version 1.0
Developing world
• Problem compounded in the developing world.
• Limited access to surgeons and pediatricians.
• Current braces too expensive and need supervision.
• Many cases undiagnosed or ignored.
Next Steps
Aero-pectus & Magneto-pectus
• Raise funding.• Design verification
and validation.• Applying for FDA
approval.• Finding the right
partners for impact.
Why Us ?
Aero-pectus & Magneto-pectus
• Easy to use.• Comfortable.• Affordable($150).• Reimbursed.• IP secured.• Easy FDA pathway.• Scalable.• Can be supervised
by Health Worker.
Team
Sunghoon Kim MDPediatric surgeon UCSF
Olajire Idowu MDPediatric surgeon UCSF
Rutwik Shah MDTranslational medicineUCSF-UCB
Thank you