Postoperative Pain Management After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum is the accepted standard approach for correction of pectus excavatum. This procedure is associated with significant postoperative pain, which is the dominant factor determining the duration of hospitalization. To date, a multitude of analgesic modalities are used, however, the most effective is to be corroborated. The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate and compare all available analgesic modalities for pain management after minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum through a network meta-analysis.