Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita with ventilator dependence: two case reports.

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.

• Authors: K B Augenstein, M J Ward, V S Nelson
• Journal: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation (Arch Phys Med Rehabil) Vol. 77 Issue 11 Pg. 1201-4 (Nov 1996) ISSN: 0003-9993 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8931537 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Child Development
• Female
• Home Care Services
• Humans
• Male
• Osteochondrodysplasias (complications, rehabilitation)
• Positive-Pressure Respiration (methods)
• Respiratory Insufficiency (etiology, therapy)