Thoracic insufficiency syndrome

Thoracic insufficiency syndrome
SpecialtyPulmonology

Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is the inability of the thorax to support normal respiration.[1] It is frequently associated with chest and/or spinal abnormalities. Treatment options are limited, but include supportive pulmonary care and surgical options (thoracoplasty and/or implantation of vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) devices).[2][3]

References

  1. ^ The Characteristics of Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome Associated with Fused Ribs and Congenital Scoliosis; Campbell, R. M. et al.; The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc., 2003
  2. ^ Kocher, Mininder; Millis, Michael B. (2011). Operative Techniques: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery E-BOOK: E-BOOK. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 668. ISBN 978-1455711352.
  3. ^ Akbarnia, Behrooz A.; Yazici, Muharrem; Thompson, George H. (2015). The Growing Spine: Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children. Springer. p. 669. ISBN 9783662482841.


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