title: Correction of a severe pouter pigeon breast by triple sternal osteotomy with a novel titanium rib bridge fixation.
abstract: We describe a technique of correction of a severe pouter pigeon breast. Three osteotomies were performed on the sternum, one resecting the curved fused angle of Louis. Multiples chondrotomies allowed to flatten the cartilage part. The reconstruction was firmly hardened with a STRATOS titanium device. The cosmetic result was satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hôpital Universitaire de Grenoble, Grenoble, France. pybrichon@chu-grenoble.fr
authors.forename: Pierre-Yves
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Brichon
authors.forename: Jean-Marie
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Wihlm
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013249:Sternum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D013909:Thorax / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014025:Titanium; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium