WHAT IS THE VACUUM BELL?

Vacuum Bell: Non-surgical solution for treating Pectus Excavatum

The Vacuum Bell, also known as vacuum pump, or Eckart Klobe® suction cup, is a German medical device used as a non-surgical treatment of Pectus Excavatum. It is for external use and consists of a flexible silicone suction cup, shaped like a bell or cup, that adheres to the chest and connects to a portable vacuum pump. By creating a gentle vacuum, the Vacuum Bell applies external pressure on the sunken area of the sternum, gradually helping to correct the deformity. Today, the vacuum bell device is established as the best non-surgical alternative for treating Pectus Excavatum.

Vacuum Bell: conservative device to optimize Pectus Up treatment

The Vacuum Bell is a technique fully compatible with the Pectus Up method before the surgical intervention.

Pectus Up is an innovative surgical method that offers a minimally invasive extra thoracic solution to permanently correct Pectus Excavatum. Using the Vacuum Bell before surgery improves the thorax’s malleability, facilitates sternum elevation during the intervention, and ensures optimal results after surgical treatment for patients of all ages.

For children under 8 years old, it is established as an initial treatment while awaiting growth regulation and to place the implantable material used in the Pectus Up procedure. For adults with less thoracic flexibility, it helps to provide elasticity to the chest’s bony structures, further facilitating the correction of Pectus Excavatum with Pectus Up.

INNOVATIVE SURGICAL METHOD THAT OFFERS A VERY LITTLE INVASIVE SOLUTION TO THE TREATMENT OF PECTUS EXCAVATUM

WHAT IS THE VACUUM BELL?

The Eckart Klobe® Suction Cup, also known as the Vacuum Bell, is a flexible silicone medical device incorporating a highly portable vacuum pump used for the non-surgical treatment of Pectus Excavatum.

Pectus Excavatum is a congenital anomaly and can cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems, as well as psychological issues caused by aesthetic problems.

RESULTS: Before and after the Vacuum Bell

Before using Vacuum Bell

11 months after using Vacuum Bell

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For whom Vacuuum Bell is ideal

Patients scheduled for Pectus Up Surgery
Patients seeking a non-surgical alternative
Patients of all ages with mild deformity
Children and young patients not yet able to undergo surgery

Development of Vacuum Bell therapy

Learning routines

The first medical application is carried out under medical supervision; the patient learns to position the suction cup correctly, to position it in such a way that it is comfortable for him to reach it and to pump in doses.

Home treatment

The following applications can be carried out directly by the patient at home, as long as the medical recommendations are respected. The application times vary according to the patient.

Medical follow-up

Medical check-ups are usually carried out once every three months or whenever necessary. Before any non-surgical treatment such as the Vacuum Bell, physiotherapeutic exercises to achieve an upright posture can help to improve the morphology of the patient with Pectus Excavatum.

Patient improvement

If the Vacuum Bell procedure is performed properly, the patient will notice a significant improvement of the Pectus Excavatum, which in turn will enhance their psychological well-being.

COMPATIBLE WITH PECTUS UP

The Vacuum Bell treatment is very beneficial for the Pectus Up technique, with the Vacuum Bell improving the malleability of the chest for a successful operation.

What is Pectus Up?

It is an innovative surgical method that guarantees a minimally invasive extrathoracic solution for the patient who wishes to achieve the correction of Pectus Excavatum.

Pectus Excavatum correction with Pectus Up is achieved by exerting a lever force between an implant supported on the cusp of the ribs and a lifting system fixed to the sternum. This pulls the sternum outwards, thus permanently correcting the chest deformity.