Nuss procedures

A form of Nuss procedure — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of Nuss procedure
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