שאלה משלב א׳ בכירורגיית ילדים · מועד 2022, שאלה 77

Correct: B — the minimally invasive repair (MIRPE, the Nuss procedure) is suitable in patients over 19-20 as well, although the chest is stiffer and two bars are often needed. Two bars are in fact commonly used with good benefit (option A), severity does not dictate open versus minimally invasive repair in the way option C states, and the bar stays for about 2 to 3 years rather than 6-12 months (option D).

מקור: ch.20 עמ ' 306-13