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
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Castagnetti, M., Berrettini, A., Beniamin, F., & Rigamonti, W. (2010). Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: A portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure. Pediatric Surgery International, 26(12), 1229-1232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-010-2733-z