Distraction osteogenesis of the sternum for thoracic expansion in a severe case of jeune syndrome: a preliminary report. Issue 3 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Imai, Yoshimichi; Kitanishi, Ryuta; Saiki, Yoshikatsu; Takeda, Atsushi; Tachi, Masahiro
• Is Part Of: Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery. Volume 50:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 180
• Page End: 183
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: Jeune syndrome -- distraction osteogenesis -- thoracic expansion; Surgery -- Periodicals; Hand -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.95
• DOI: 10.3109/2000656X.2016.1147736
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-656X

Abstract

Abstract: Severe asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (Jeune syndrome) is usually fatal. The authors used distraction osteogenesis in a severe case and achieved 45 mm distraction of the sternum and improvement in tidal volume, lung compliance, and mean airway pressure.