Can Tissue Expansion Reconstruction in the Trunk of Children Increase the Risk of Scoliosis?

Paul YenMarija BucevskaChristopher ReillyCynthia Verchere

Published in: Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) (2020)

We recommend that pediatric TE patients be made aware of the potential complication of scoliosis and be followed closely in the years during and after their treatment, in order to allow for preventative measures, early diagnosis and early management (if required).

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
young adults
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
risk assessment