Modifications to the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum repair: A 20-year review

In May of 1997 In Dr. Donald Nuss presented a radically new technique for repairing pectus excavatum at the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA)1. Prior to the APSA presentation, the standard technique for repair was an open operation involving resection of either all, or sections of the costal cartilage attaching to the sternum.2,3 This was followed by a sternal osteotomy with or without a sternal strut.4 Other techniques included flipping the deformed sternum.5 The procedure described by Dr Nuss eliminated resection of the cartilage a sternal osteotomy.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research