Which additional pain control measure is taken for patients undergoing pectus excavatum repair by VATS?
A) Bier block
B) epidural
C) local with epinephrine
D) topical Lidocaine jelly

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Epidural analgesia is the best choice for pain control during and after pectus excavatum repair by VATS. This technique provides excellent analgesia while avoiding the risks associated with general anesthesia and systemic opioids. Bier blocks are commonly used for upper extremity procedures, while local anesthesia with epinephrine and topical Lidocaine jelly are insufficient for major chest surgery.

Which Additional Pain Control Measure Is Taken for Patients Undergoing