title: Cervical ribs with neurological sequelae in children: a case series.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Cervical ribs may result in thoracic outlet syndrome. Neurological compromise in children with cervical ribs, however, is rare.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report our experience with cervical ribs in a pediatric population and review this specific literature.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In our experience with a pediatric neurosurgical population, symptomatic cervical ribs were often identified in patients with Chiari I malformation. Surgical resection of symptomatic cervical ribs in children appears to have good long-term results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Based on our experience, symptomatic cervical ribs should not be considered pathology peculiar to the adult population. Although uncommon, children may present with symptomatic cervical ribs that may necessitate surgical intervention.
authors: Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. shane.tubbs@childrensal.org
authors: R Shane
authors: RS
authors: Tubbs
authors: Mitchel
authors: M
authors: Muhleman
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Miller
authors: Mohammadali M
authors: MM
authors: Shoja
authors: Marios
authors: M
authors: Loukas
authors: John C
authors: JC
authors: Wellons
authors: W Jerry
authors: WJ
authors: Oakes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001139:Arnold-Chiari Malformation / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D057070:Cervical Rib / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery