Thoracic insufficiency syndrome explained

Specialty:pulmonology

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. Book: Kocher. Mininder. Millis. Michael B.. Operative Techniques: Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery E-BOOK: E-BOOK. 2011. Elsevier Health Sciences. 978-1455711352. 668. en.
  3. Book: Akbarnia. Behrooz A.. Yazici. Muharrem. Thompson. George H.. The Growing Spine: Management of Spinal Disorders in Young Children. 2015. Springer. 9783662482841. 669. en.

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