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Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure

Authors: Marco Castagnetti, Alfredo Berrettini, Francesco Beniamin, Waifro Rigamonti

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 12/2010

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.

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Title: Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure
Authors: Marco Castagnetti
Alfredo Berrettini
Francesco Beniamin
Waifro Rigamonti
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-010-2733-z

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Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure

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