Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum Are Reduced With Cryoablation

The minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is associated with significant postoperative pain and opioid use. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of intercostal nerve cryoablation (Cryo) on inpatient and post-hospital opioid prescription practices following MIPRE.