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  • Title: Severe hypotension associated with the prone position in a child with scoliosis and pectus excavatum undergoing posterior spinal fusion.
    Author: Bafus BT, Chiravuri D, van der Velde ME, Chu BI, Hirshl R, Farley FA.
    Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech; 2008 Aug; 21(6):451-4. PubMed ID: 18679103.
    Abstract:
    STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVE: We report a case of severe hypotension associated with prone positioning in a child with scoliosis and pectus excavatum. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Pectus excavatum is commonly associated with scoliosis and can impact cardiac function. METHODS: Retrospective case analysis. RESULTS: After a modified Ravitch procedure to repair the pectus excavatum, the patient was able to undergo posterior spinal fusion. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric deformity surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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