[Malformations of the anterior thoracic wall]

The different anomalies of the anterior Chest Wall are exposed. We emphasize the deformities of the sternum--Depression and Protusion Deformities--because they are the most common and the most difficult ones to treat. Based in the results of 73 patients operated upon by the author, and in the review of the bibliography, we also comment on some aspects of the surgical indication, assessment methods, surgical technique, complications and results.