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  • Title: [Clinical aspects and problems in thoracic dystrophy].
    Author: Hofmann D, Hofmann U, Hecker WC.
    Journal: Klin Padiatr; 1989; 201(5):405-8. PubMed ID: 2796247.
    Abstract:
    We report about a child with Jeune-syndrome in whom surgical enlargement of the thorax at the age of 4 months was performed. In the beginning there was a significant improvement of the respiratory situation. Due to resorption of the interposed ribs there was again a shrinking of the thorax and a deterioration in the child's condition. A reoperation at the age of 8 months couldn't improve the situation anymore, because at that time the child had already additional problems such as pulmonary hypertension and broncho-pulmonary dysplasia. We overview the literature and line out our opinion about the indication for surgical enlargement of the thorax in children with Jeune syndrome.
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