13 ribs as a predictor of long gap esophageal atresia: myth or reality? Analysis of associated findings of esophageal atresia and abnormal rib count.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.04.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND The presence of 13 pairs of ribs on pre-operative chest x-ray has been postulated to be an indicator for long gap esophageal atresia (EA). This study sought to determine the validity of this theory… read more here.
Keywords: gap esophageal; long gap; esophageal atresia; pairs ribs ... See more keywords