Response to intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural catheters for postoperative analgesia following pectus excavatum repair.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.069
Abstract: We enjoyed reading Keller et al.'s fascinating article [1] on the benefits of intercostal nerve cryoablation in lieu of thoracic epidural for pectus excavatum. Though very interesting, there are several practical issues with the study… read more here.
Keywords: thoracic epidural; pectus excavatum; group; nerve cryoablation ... See more keywords
In-hospital outcomes of intercostal nerve cryoablation and surgical stabilization of rib fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003623
Abstract: Combining intercostal nerve cryoablation with surgical stabilization of rib fractures may improve in-hospital outcomes for patients with traumatic rib fractures. #traumasurgery #ribfractures #Intercostalnervecryoablation BACKGROUND Severe pain and pulmonary complications commonly follow rib fractures, both of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical stabilization; rib fractures; rib; nerve cryoablation ... See more keywords