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<p>The NHS England and NHS Improvement online publication <em>Clinical Commissioning
Policy relating to </em><em>surgery for pectus deformity (all ages)</em> sets out
the policy position for commissioning surgery for pectus deformity.</p><p> </p><p>NHS
England has concluded that there is not sufficient evidence to support the routine
commissioning of surgical treatment for pectus deformity.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England
is always willing to look at new evidence and, where appropriate, consider revising
policy positions. NHS England and NHS Improvement have been working with clinicians
and the National Institute for Health Research to identify ways to close the gaps
in the current evidence base, for example through formal research.</p><p><strong>
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