Loeff DS, Greenwald MI, Young SC, Hoffman MA, Superina RA. A unique chest wall splint for unilateral agenesis of ribs.
J Pediatr Surg 1987;
22:1129-31. [PMID:
3440898 DOI:
10.1016/s0022-3468(87)80722-4]
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Abstract
Unilateral agenesis of ribs with a "lung hernia," may cause severe respiratory distress in a neonate. Our experience with the use of a temporary external chest splint for stabilization of the congenital flail chest in one patient is presented. The device facilitated extubation and allowed the infant to grow prior to future surgical reconstruction.
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