Can VEPTR® Control Progression of Early-onset Kyphoscoliosis?: A Cohort Study of VEPTR® Patients With Severe Kyphoscoliosis

摘要

Background Kyphoscoliosis is considered a relative contraindication to treatment with the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR®; Synthes Inc, Paoli, PA). Nevertheless, patients do present with early-onset kyphoscoliosis and thoracic insufficiency syndrome, and no suitable alternative treatments are currently available. However, it is unclear whether VEPTR® is reasonable for treating patients with kyphoscoliosis.