Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita with ventilator dependence: two case reports.

Augenstein, K B; Ward, M J; Nelson, V S · Arch Phys Med Rehabil · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Home mechanical ventilation has recently become feasible in a number of conditions. Several small series and case reports mention respiratory insufficiency or failure in a subset of patients with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. Two cases of successful home mechanical ventilation in children, now 7 years of age, who have spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita and respiratory insufficiency, are reported. Novel rehabilitation planning has facilitated the growth and development of these children.

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