Purpose Surgery for pectus excavatum is associated with significant postoperative pain. The
aim of this study was to summarize the current literature regarding postoperative pain control …

Background This study aimed to evaluate postoperative outcomes after minimally invasive
repair of pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure) using video-assisted intercostal nerve …

Purpose The use of intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) is becoming increasingly common
in patients undergoing pectus excavatum (PE) repair. This study sought to evaluate the use …

Purpose We implemented and evaluated an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS)
protocol for Nuss procedures consisting of patient education, bowel management, pre/post …

Purpose Pectus excavatum is a common chest wall deformity amenable to surgical
correction, most commonly by a technique known as the Nuss Procedure. The surgery is …

Background 'Fast‐track'surgery protocols aim to standardize and rationalize post‐operative
care, with evidence of safety and efficacy in both uncomplicated and complicated childhood …

Introduction: Cryoanalgesia has been applied to minimally invasive repair of pectus
excavatum (MIRPE). After implementation of cryoanalgesia at our institution, we had several …

Purpose Pediatric repair of chest wall deformities is associated with significant pain,
morbidity, and resource utilization. We sought to determine outcomes of a perioperative …

Introduction Surgical repair of pectus excavatum and carinatum in children has historically
been associated with severe postoperative pain and prolonged hospitalization. Enhanced …

Purpose The use of intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) has been an effective modality for
treating pain in patients undergoing pectus excavatum (PE) repair. This study sought to …