R Luke Rettig, Andrew G Rudikoff, Hoi Yee Annie Lo, Constance W Lee, Walter D Vazquez, Karen Rodriguez, Donald B Shaul, Antonio Hernandez Conte, Franklin M Banzali, Roman M Sydorak
PURPOSE: Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation (INC) has significantly improved pain control following the Nuss repair of pectus excavatum (PE). This study sought to evaluate patients undergoing the Nuss repair with INC compared to the Nuss repair with an ERAS protocol, INC, and intercostal nerve blocks (INB). METHODS: In June 2020, a new protocol was implemented involving surgery, anesthesia, nursing, physical therapy, and child life with the goal of safe same day discharge for patients undergoing the Nuss repair...
January 2022: Journal of Pediatric Surgery