Question 1

What are the main differences between the Nuss and Ravitch procedures?

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This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the "A Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of the Nuss and Ravitch Procedures for Repair Of Pediatric Pectus Excavatum clinical trial (NCT00236132). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will this trial help me understand the best option for my surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the "A Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of the Nuss and Ravitch Procedures for Repair Of Pediatric Pectus Excavatum clinical trial (NCT00236132). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What kind of follow-up care will I need after the surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the "A Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of the Nuss and Ravitch Procedures for Repair Of Pediatric Pectus Excavatum clinical trial (NCT00236132). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

Are there any risks associated with participating in this study?

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This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the "A Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of the Nuss and Ravitch Procedures for Repair Of Pediatric Pectus Excavatum clinical trial (NCT00236132). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

How will my health be monitored during and after the surgery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the "A Multicenter Study Comparing the Clinical Outcomes of the Nuss and Ravitch Procedures for Repair Of Pediatric Pectus Excavatum clinical trial (NCT00236132). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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