[Delayed results in function following funnel chest operation].

34 out of 106 patients with funnel chest treated by operation with an average follow-up of 18 years have been reviewed. In 30% of the patients investigated disturbance of the cardiorespratory system were found preoperatively. There was no significant change of the elektrocardigraphic and pulmonal function due to operation. According to the results the indications for operative treatment under functional and cosmetic aspects are discussed.