Vacuum Bell Device for Pectus Excavatum
The vacuum bell is the first device developed specifically to offer a non-surgical treatment for Pectus Excavatum. Eckart Klobe is the inventor, manufacturer, and distributor of the devices used by the Scottish Chest Wall Service.
The vacuum bell is carefully positioned over the pectus excavatum and suction applied to create a vacuum and bring the breastbone (sternum) forward. To achieve correction of pectus excavatum the wear time of the vacuum bell should be built up to 2 hours and worn every day.
It may be necessary to use the vacuum bell for at least 12 months although this will be individual to each child or young person.
Please ensure that your child is dressed in a top that is easy to remove so that we can examine their chest and appropriately fit the Vacuum bell device.
If you no longer require the vacuum bell, we will ask you to return the device back to the National Chest Wall Service once treatment is complete. Your vacuum bell can be returned in person or sent to:
Physiotherapy Department, Clinic 12, Royal Hospital for Children, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF
