Abstract
A portable and removable thoraco-pelvic orthosis for patient immobilization after neonatal primary bladder exstrophy closure is described. The device is made of a polyethylene shell, moulded at 170°C, coated inside with a 5 mm pad of plastazote and works applying a constant gentle pressure on the hips.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1229-1232 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatric Surgery International |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Bladder exstrophy
- Dehiscence
- Immobilization
- Orthosis
- Pelvic diastasis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery