Titanium plating system with autologous rib graft sternoplasty in the treatment of thoracic inlet compression
Alexander M, Keech J, Gruber P, Potter D. Titanium plating system with autologous rib graft sternoplasty in the treatment of thoracic inlet compression. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2016, 4: 27-31. DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2015.11.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoracic inletAirway compressionDouble-crush phenomenonDynamic tracheal collapseSignificant airway compressionFirst rib resectionFirst thoracic vertebraAnterior aortopexyRib resectionPediatric populationTracheal compressionSternal resectionBack syndromeHurler syndromeOperative approachFirst ribMedial aspectTracheal collapseMarfan syndromePectus excavatumSyndromeThoracic vertebraeExternal compressionPosterior surfaceSternoplasty