Surgical fusion of early onset severe scoliosis increases survival in Rett syndrome: A cohort study

Aim: Scoliosis is a common comorbidity in Rett syndrome and spinal fusion may be recommended if severe. We investigated the impact of spinal fusion on survival and risk of severe lower respiratory tract infection in Rett syndrome. Method: Data were ascertained from hospital medical records, the Aust...

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Main Authors: Downs, Jennepher, Torode, I., Wong, K., Ellaway, C., Elliott, E., Izatt, M., Askin, G., Mcphee, B., Cundy, P., Leonard, H.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43563