Hemivertebrae, Are They Always Symptomatic?
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Most hemivertebrae eventually lead to congenital scoliosis. We describe an infant with an asymptomatic hemivertebra that occurred as part of a VACTERL syndrome. The effects of hemivertebrae, incidence, detection, risks, treatment and prognosis of congenital scoliosis, are outlined. Competing Interests: None
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