Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure.
A portable and removable thoraco-pelvic orthosis for patient immobilization after neonatal primary bladder exstrophy closure is described. The device is made of a polyethylene shell, moulded at 170°C, coated inside with a 5 mm pad of plastazote and works applying a constant gentle pressure on the hips.
Castagnetti
Marco
M
Section of Paediatric Urology, Urology Unit, Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Padova, Monoblocco Ospedaliero, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy. marcocastagnetti@hotmail.com
Berrettini
Alfredo
A
Beniamin
Francesco
F
Rigamonti
Waifro
W
D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices