Intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural analgesia for minimal invasive repair of pectus excavatum: a randomized clinical trial (ICE-trial)

European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery · Published 2026-07-29 · DOI 10.1093/ejcts/ezag203

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Elise J van Polen, Gaston H N M Duijsens, Nicky Janssen, Jean H T Daemen, Aimée J P M Franssen, Chiel J Franssen, Karel W E Hulsewé, Yvonne L J Vissers, Erik R de Loos

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2026

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Polen, E., Duijsens, G., Janssen, N., et al. (2026). Intercostal nerve cryoablation versus thoracic epidural analgesia for minimal invasive repair of pectus excavatum: a randomized clinical trial (ICE-trial). European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezag203

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