Carson's Story: Improved Health, Confidence After Pectus Surgery

When 16-year-old Carson wanted to explore surgical repair for a severe chest wall deformity called pectus excavatum, he and his family were referred to the expert Pediatric Surgery team at Children's Nebraska. Surgeon Robert Cusick, M.D., who has special expertise in pectus repair, placed two stainless steel bars in the chest with a minimally-invasive procedure and paired it with cryoablation, which minimizes pain in recovery for pediatric patients like Carson. Watch to see how the surgery has improved Carson's heart and lung function – which is especially important to him as active distance runner – in addition to a newfound sense of confidence.

Children's Pediatric Surgery team is the largest and most experienced in the region, offering more for patients and families. Learn more at ChildrensNebraska.org/Pectus.

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