Abstract
The authors describe a case of Poland syndrome in a ventilator-dependent premature infant with severe chest wall deformities treated during the neonatal period with a prosthetic titanium mesh. The implant significantly improved lung volume and provided stabilization of the chest wall allowing for weaning from ventilator, extubation, and discharge of the patient.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature*
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Poland Syndrome / diagnosis
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Poland Syndrome / surgery*
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Prostheses and Implants*
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Prosthesis Design
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Radiography
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Risk Assessment
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Surgical Mesh
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Thoracic Wall / abnormalities
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Thoracic Wall / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Wall / surgery*
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Thoracotomy / methods
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Titanium*
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Treatment Outcome
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Wound Healing / physiology