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Secondary Asphyxiating Thoracic Dysplasia Due to Multiple Chondromas: A Novel Surgical Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia (ATD), also known as Jeune syndrome, is a rare and serious genetic condition; its incidence in adult populations is even rarer. A 25-year-old male had a 10-year history of chest wall deformity and progressive dyspnoea. A complex chest wall reconstruction, along with the excision of bone tumours, was performed in view of critical hypoxia. Mechanical ventilation was persistently required postoperatively. However, the patient did improve, and eventually proper chest configuration was restored with a special surgical technique. Histopathological analysis demonstrated the presence of multiple osteochondromas of the ribs. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of secondary ATD caused by osteochondromas of the ribs.

Source: Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaf191

Authors: Wenlin Wang, Rajkamal Vishnu, Weiguang Long, Yang Liu

Institution: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,258