Die konnatale duodenalobstruktion

An atypical congenital chest wall deformity

“…Other associated abnormalities are scoliosis (15%) and congenital cardiac abnormalities (1.5%) [9]. (2). Both are bended and/or shortened for optimal placement.…”

“…A prevalence of approximately 1% is estimated in the literature [1]. These dysmorphic growth impairments of the musculoskeletal part of the thoracic wall can be subdivided in the pectus excavatum or tunnel chest (90%), which is seen in 1 of 300 to 1000 children, the pectus carinatum or chicken chest (7%) and other deformities [2,3]. Treatment of these anatomical deviations varies from physiotherapeutic to (minimal invasive) surgical techniques.…”

“…A, Strasbourg thorax osteosynthesis system (Stratos, MedXpert) containing titanium costal clamps shaped in different angles(1,2,4), connective plates (3), and a cutting forceps (5) to shorten the plates or clamps where needed. Anteroposterior (B) and lateral (C) chest x-rays demonstrating the position of the costal clamps (1 and 4) and connective plates (3).…”