title: An unusually severe case of the cast syndrome.
abstract: A severe case of the cast syndrome is described following Harrington rod distraction and application of a body cast. The case was unusual as it presented late with no warning symptoms and progressed rapidly to death.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013478:Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*