Ten year follow-up of Jarcho–Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid

[摘要] PurposeJarcho–Levin syndrome patients commonly suffer from repeated respiratory infections and become ventilator dependent due to an insufficient thoracic volume. Multiple congenital vertebral anomalies are associated with this genetic disorder and results in stunted spine growth. The purpose of this case report is to present the results of a hybrid vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) and magnetically controlled growing rod (MCGR) construct for the management of a patient with Jarcho–Levin syndrome.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Magnetically controlled growing rod;Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib;Distraction;Spinal height;Jarcho–Levin syndrome