Treatment
Pediatric Chest Wall Defects: Nuss and Ravitch Technique
Chest wall conditions are abnormalities in the chest area that a child is born with. At Children’s National Hospital, our team of pediatric specialists has vast experience performing these complex surgical procedures and always plans treatments that are appropriate for children’s still-developing bodies
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Chest Wall Defects Surgery at Children’s National: Why Choose Us
Surgery for Chest Wall Defects
Nuss Procedure for Chest Wall Defects
Ravitch Procedure for Chest Wall Defects
Recovery From Chest Wall Defects Surgery

General Surgery at Children's National Hospital
When your child needs surgery, Children's National is dedicated to providing quality care with experienced pediatric surgeons, advanced minimally invasive techniques and a child-friendly environment. Discover more about the treatment we offer.

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Chest Wall Defects Program
Although chest wall abnormalities are actually quite common in children, Children�s National�s team of pediatric specialists have the experience to accurately diagnose the condition and understand how treatment affects a child who is still growing.

General and Thoracic Surgery
The pediatric surgical experts at Children's National in Washington, D.C., provide advanced, comprehensive surgical care for infants, children and teenagers.