Nuss procedure

noun

A minimally invasive procedure for treating pectus excavatum, involving the insertion of one or more bars under the sternum through small incisions in the side of the chest, using a thoracoscope for guidance.

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Meanings

nounNuss procedure (plural Nuss procedures)

plural Nuss procedures

  1. medicineA minimally invasive procedure for treating pectus excavatum, involving the insertion of one or more bars under the sternum through small incisions in the side of the chest, using a thoracoscope for guidance.

Origin

Invented in 1987 by Dr. Donald Nuss.

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