In:
Pediatric Neurosurgery, S. Karger AG, Vol. 53, No. 3 ( 2018), p. 149-152
Abstract:
Bilateral vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) treatment using rib-to-pelvis constructs without touching the spine is a safe surgical technique to correct scoliosis while still allowing further MRI or neurosurgical interventions. In this retrospective cohort study, 4 paraplegic children with spinal deformity after intraspinal tumors and 4 children with neuromuscular diseases were compared. VEPTR treatment was able to considerably reduce the main scoliotic curve in both patient groups (41 vs. 40%). However, the tumor group constantly showed more severe curve progression over time and less favorable pelvic obliquity control. In conclusion, bilateral VEPTR can be expected to be less satisfying in children with tumors.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1016-2291
,
1423-0305
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2018
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1483546-0
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