Variations in Nuss Procedure Operative Techniques and Complications: A Retrospective Review
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This retrospective study analyzes technical variations in the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum correction, examining how factors like sternal elevator use, bar placement, and stabilization techniques correlate with complication rates. The research aims to identify optimal operative approaches to improve patient outcomes.
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Introduction The Nuss procedure is the most common and preferred operative correction of pectus excavatum. Surgeon preference and patient factors can result in variations in Nuss procedure technique. We hypothesize that certain techniques are associated with increased risk of complications.
Materials and Methods We performed a single-center retrospective review of Nuss operations from 2016 to 2020. Variations in intraoperative techniques included sternal elevator (SE) use, number of bars placed, and usage of bilateral stabilizing sutures. Patient demographics, intraoperative data, and postoperative outcomes were reported as median with interquartile ranges or percentages. Statistical significance (p