Scoliosis surgery in the Prader-Willi syndrome.

نویسندگان

  • D Rees
  • M W Jones
  • R Owen
  • J C Dorgan
چکیده

There is a high incidence of spinal deformity in children with the Prader-Willi syndrome. We have encountered major complications following spinal surgery in this condition. We report our experience and conclude that spinal surgery is a formidable undertaking and the risks should be appreciated by the surgeon and the parents.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume

دوره 71 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1989