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Is there sucha a thing as pectus excavatum repair?

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Yes.: There are two procedures. The nuss procedure is less invasive and there is thge ravitch procedure which is more invasive . Results are similar with both procedures.

Answered 5/7/2013

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Dr. Andre Hebra answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Pectus Excavatum repair can be achieved using minimally invasive surgical technique: A detailed review of the minimally invasive technique for repair of pectus excavatum can be found at: http://emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/1970203-overview the procedure is also known as mirpe or nuss technique.

Answered 7/4/2015

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