title: Thoraco-pelvic orthosis: a portable and removable bassinet for secure patient immobilization after primary bladder exstrophy closure.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Castagnetti
authors.forename: Alfredo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berrettini
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Beniamin
authors.forename: Waifro
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rigamonti
mesh_terms: D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015370:Infant Equipment; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices