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Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder
Marco Castagnetti1, Alfredo Berrettini, Francesco Beniamin
1Section of Paediatric Urology, Urology Unit, Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Padova, Monoblocco Ospedaliero, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy. marcocastagnetti@hotmail.com
Pediatric Surgery International
|September 22, 2010
Abstract:
A portable and removable thoraco-pelvic orthosis for patient immobilization after neonatal primary bladder exstrophy closure is described. The device is made of a polyethylene shell, moulded at 170°C, coated inside with a 5 mm pad of plastazote and works applying a constant gentle pressure on the hips.
