Nationwide Comparison of Epidural and Regional Analgesia Versus Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation in Pectus Repair

Pectus excavatum is the most common congenital chest wall deformity, occurring in 1 in 250–300 live births. Surgical correction of this pathology is traditionally associated with significant pain. We hypothesize intercostal nerve cryoablation is a superior analgesic modality that can improve patient comfort, improve healthcare resource utilization, and reduce opioid exposure in a high-risk population.