{"id":13729,"date":"2026-02-06T11:03:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venturamedicaltechnologies.com\/?p=13729"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:27:13","slug":"is-vacuum-bell-effective-in-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venturamedicaltechnologies.com\/ca\/is-vacuum-bell-effective-in-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c9s efica\u00e7 la campana de buit en adults?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1365px;margin-left: calc(-5% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-5% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.375%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.375%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.375%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.375%;--awb-spacing-left-small:2.375%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>El <a href=\"https:\/\/venturamedicaltechnologies.com\/ca\/vacuum-bell\/\"><strong>Vacuum Bell<\/strong><\/a> is a non-surgical treatment option used in selected cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/pectusup.com\/en\/pectus-excavatum\/\"><strong>Pectus Excavatum<\/strong><\/a>. It works by creating negative pressure on the chest wall, gradually lifting the depressed sternum over time. One of the main concerns regarding the Vacuum Bell is whether it is effective for all age groups.<\/p>\n<h2>How results differ in adults vs children and adolescents<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical experience and published data indicate that the Vacuum Bell tends to be <strong>more effective in children and adolescents<\/strong>. At younger ages, the <strong>chest wall<\/strong> is still developing and remains <strong>more flexible<\/strong>, which allows for a better response to gradual, external correction methods.<\/p>\n<p>In <strong>adults<\/strong>, the chest wall is typically more rigid due to complete <strong>skeletal maturation<\/strong>. As a result, outcomes with the Vacuum Bell can be <strong>more limited and variable<\/strong>. While some adults may experience partial or temporary improvement (particularly in mild and symmetric cases) long-term and stable correction is less predictable compared to younger patients.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Factors influencing results in adults<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The potential effectiveness of the Vacuum Bell in adults depends on several factors, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Severity<\/strong> i <strong>symmetry<\/strong> of the chest wall deformity<\/li>\n<li>Chest wall <strong>flexibility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Consistency<\/strong> i <strong>duration<\/strong> of device <strong>use<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Individual <strong>anatomical characteristics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because of these variables, careful patient selection and medical supervision are essential when considering this option in adulthood.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The importance of medical evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Vacuum Bell is a <strong>medical device intended for use under professional guidance<\/strong>. A thorough clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional is always required to determine whether this approach is appropriate for a specific patient\u2014regardless of age.<\/p>\n<p>For adult patients with moderate to severe Pectus Excavatum, or in cases where non-surgical methods are unlikely to provide sufficient correction, <strong>minimally invasive surgical alternatives<\/strong> may be evaluated as part of an individualized treatment plan.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A les <a href=\"https:\/\/venturamedicaltechnologies.com\/ca\/\">Ventura Medical Technologies<\/a>, we support healthcare providers by facilitating access to <strong>original, medically certified Vacuum Bell devices<\/strong>, such as those developed by Eckart Klobe, and by offering technical information to ensure proper use within clinical practice. If you are a patient looking to understand the available treatment options, we encourage you to consult with a qualified specialist who can guide you based on individual clinical criteria.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venturamedicaltechnologies.com\/ca\/vacuum-bell\/request-vacuum-bell\/\"><strong>REQUEST YOUR VACUUM BELL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,267],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-2","category-sin-categoria-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is the Vacuum Bell effective in adults?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In adults, the chest wall is typically more rigid due to complete skeletal maturation. 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