Pediatric Spine Foundation

Title: The Effect of Expansion Thoracostomy on Spine Growth in Patients with Spinal Deformity and Fused Ribs Treated with Rib-Based Growing Constructs.

Authors: Baky FJ, Larson AN, St Hilaire T, Pawelek J, Skaggs DL, Emans JB, Pahys JM; Childrens Spine Study Group; Growing Spine Study Group.

Journal: Spine Deformity

Date: September 01, 2019

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Keywords: Chest wall deformity, early onset scoliosis, fused ribs, spine growth, thoracostomy