Intercostal spinal nerve cryoablation for analgesia following pectus excavatum repair

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• Intercostal nerve cryoablation provides targeted analgesia for pectus excavatum repair by temporarily disrupting pain signal transmission.
• This technique may reduce opioid requirements in the postoperative period following Nuss procedure or open pectus repair.
• Cryoablation effects are reversible as nerves regenerate over weeks to months, avoiding permanent sensory deficits.
• The procedure can be performed intraoperatively, adding minimal time to the surgical case while improving pain control.
• Evidence suggests improved patient comfort and potentially shorter hospital stays compared to traditional pain management alone.

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