Of snakes and babies: intrathoracic stomach and vertebral rachischisis. A serpentine-like syndrome?
Katz MS, Hess DJ, Caty MG, Khan AR, Glick PL. Of snakes and babies: intrathoracic stomach and vertebral rachischisis. A serpentine-like syndrome? Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2008, 43: 1385-1389. PMID: 18639703, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.02.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbnormalities, MultipleAdultFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancySpinal DysraphismStomachConceptsIntrathoracic stomachCollis gastroplastySerpentine-like syndromeCervical spine stabilityEnglish medical literatureLife-threatening birth defectsGastric enlargementIntragastric feedingCervical immobilizationCardiac anomaliesTreatment optionsG-tubeSplenic anomaliesVACTERL associationRight footSpine stabilityMedical literatureStomachXX karyotypeBirth defectsRachischisisSpinal vertebraeGastroplastyTwo yearsEsophagus