Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR): a review of indications, normal radiographic appearance and complications.
Pediatr Radiol
; 45(4): 606-16, 2015 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-25241040
ABSTRACT
Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) is increasingly used in the treatment of thoracic insufficiency, idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis and chest wall defects in children. In contrast to spinal fusion surgery, the VEPTR allows for growth while stabilizing the deformity. We illustrate the common indications and normal radiographic appearance of the three common configurations of VEPTR (cradle-to-cradle assembly, cradle with lumbar extension assembly, cradle-to-ala hook assembly). There is a relatively high rate of reported complications with VEPTR in the literature. We discuss the potential complications of VEPTR, including infection, rib fracture, dislodged hardware and neurological injury, with an emphasis on imaging diagnosis.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Insuficiencia Respiratoria
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Costillas
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Titanio
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Stents Metálicos Autoexpandibles
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Radiol
Año:
2015
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Article