Homologous bone graft for expansion thoracoplasty in Jeune's asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy
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D C Aronson1, J C Van Nierop, A Taminiau
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital AMC, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Adult tibial shaft from a bone graft bank was used as a solid homologous bone graft for midsternal expansion thoracoplasty in an infant with Jeune's asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy. The technique appeared successful, but the child grew out of her chest in her second year of life. Expansion thoracoplasty for Jeune's disease probably should only be reserved for children who survive their first year of life without major surgery.
