Pediatric Chest Wall Defects: Nuss and Ravitch Technique
The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive technique to correct pectus excavatum. Your child may be a candidate if he or she experiences symptoms including: Shortness of breath; Inability to exercise; Chest pain; During the procedure, we will: Administer general anesthesia.
Analyzing Outcomes of Nuss and Ravitch Repair for Primary and …
We reviewed outcomes in adult patients undergoing Ravitch or Nuss pectus excavatum repairs to determine whether there was a statistical difference in postoperative complications and recurrence between primary and redo operations.
Comparison of the Nuss and the Ravitch procedure for pectus …
In 1998, a minimally invasive technique was introduced (Nuss procedure) as an alternative to the traditional open Ravitch procedure. Avoidance of extensive dissection, cartilage resection, and osteotomy has made the Nuss procedure an attractive option for pectus excavatum repair.
Comparison of the Nuss and the Ravitch procedure for pectus …
Two procedures are widely applied-the Nuss and the Ravitch. Several comparative studies are published evaluating both procedures with inconsistent results. Our objective was to compare the Nuss procedure to the Ravitch procedure using systematic review …
Comparison of the Nuss versus Ravitch procedure for pectus …
2017年3月6日 · Unlike the Ravitch procedure, which uses a single incision in the center of the chest, the Nuss is a minimal technique that uses a small incision on the lateral side of the chest wall under the arms .
Combined Ravitch and Nuss procedure for patients with severe …
2023年10月31日 · Thus, in 2017, we developed a combined Ravitch and Nuss (CRN) procedure as a new technique for treating patients with severe PE. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of the CRN procedure in nine cases of severe PE. In a 2-year period (2017–2019), we treated nine patients with severe PE using the CRN procedure.
Comparison of the Nuss versus Ravitch procedure for pectus
Conclusions: Our meta-analysis demonstrate that the Nuss procedure has a shorter operative time and less operative blood loss than the Ravitch procedure while the postoperative length of stay was similar. Levels of evidence: Level III. Keywords: Funnel chest; Minimally invasive; Nuss; Open surgery; Pectus excavatum; Ravitch.
Comparison of the Nuss versus Ravitch procedure for pectus excavatum ...
2017年10月1日 · The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that the Nuss procedure is associated with a shorter operative time and less blood loss compare to Ravitch procedure, while the post-operative length of hospital stay was similar.
Nuss Procedure | General Surgery
The Nuss procedure also aims to force the sternum forward and hold it there with an implanted steel bar, but without making a big incision to resect the abnormal cartilage. ... While less invasive than the Ravitch procedure, the initial Nuss procedure surgery still requires 4-5 days of hospitalization for pain management due to the rather ...
Ravitch Procedure Vs Nuss Bar for Repair of Pectus …
Ravitch and Nuss bar correction of pectus excavatum are frequently performed procedures. This meta-analysis showed no significant difference in the hospital length of stay, need for reoperation or rates of infection between the two procedures. Both procedures may be undertaken with low rates of morbidity.