Comparative Analysis Of Modified Vs. Classical Nuss Technique In The Surgical Correction Of Pectus Excavatum " (PE)

Single-Center Retrospective Comparative Analysis Of Modified Vs. Classical Nuss Technique In The Surgical Correction Of Pectus Excavatum "

Although the NUSS technique has become the standard minimally invasive procedure for correcting this deformity, there is a lack of comparative data between the classic and modified NUSS techniques. This research aims to fill this gap by comparing these two methods in terms of various outcomes, such as operative time, postoperative pain control, length of stay in the intensive care unit, and overall cosmetic results.

This study addresses the need to optimize surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes. By evaluating these two approaches, the research seeks to provide insights that could lead to better management strategies for patients with pectus excavatum, potentially influencing future clinical practices.

Study Overview

• Status: Recruiting
• Conditions: Pectus Excavatum

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Estimated): 80

Contacts and Locations

• Study Contact: Name: Isabelle TALON, MD, PhD; Phone Number: 33 3 88 12 72 96; Email: Isabelle.TALON@chru-strasbourg.fr

Study Locations

• France
  • Strasbourg, France, 67091
    • Recruiting
    • Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique - Réanimation - CHU de Strasbourg - France
    • Contact: Isabelle TALON, MD, PhD; Phone Number: 33 3 88 12 72 96; Email: Isabelle.TALON@chru-strasbourg.fr
    • Principal Investigator: Isabelle TALON, MD, PhD
    • Principal Investigator: Shaima AL SUDAIRI, MD

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: N/A

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients aged 11 to 18 years underwent surgery between 2010 and 2024 using either the classic or modified Nuss technique. - Patient with a Haller index of 2.25 or higher.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 11 to 18 years.
• Patients who underwent surgery between 2010 and 2024 using either the classic or modified Nuss technique. - Patient with a Haller index of 2.25 or higher.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a Haller score below 2.25.
• Patients who have undergone surgery using alternative techniques such as Ravitch or modified Ravitch.
• Patients under 11 years of age or over 19 years of age.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Operating time (in minutes)	Comparaison Of Modified Vs. Classical Nuss Technique In The Surgical Correction Of Pectus Excavatum in terms of operating time criterion (in minutes)	Operating time (in minutes)

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): December 2, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): February 1, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: December 9, 2025
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 30, 2025
• First Posted (Actual): December 31, 2025

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): December 31, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 30, 2025
• Last Verified: December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Pectus Excavatum; Nuss techniques; Modified Nuss Technique
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Musculoskeletal Abnormalities; Congenital Abnormalities; Bone Diseases, Developmental; Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities; Funnel Chest
• Other Study ID Numbers: 9450

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No