Chest Reconstruction in Thoracic Dystrophy. Issue 250 (December 1971)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barnes, N. D.; Hull, D.; Milner, A. D.; Waterston, D. J.
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 46:Issue 250(1971)
• Page Start: 833
• Page End: 837
• Publication Date: 1971-12
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.46.250.833
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Enlargement of the thoracic cage by splitting of the sternum and fixation with bone grafts proved a life-saving measure in a child with thoracic dystrophy and severe respiratory failure whose condition was deteriorating in spite of artificial ventilation. Supported ventilation has, however, remained necessary chiefly because of difficulty in achieving adequate stability of the thoracic cage.