Thoracoschisis: case report and review of the literature

Conclusion: Overall, thoracoschisis is a very rare congenital abnormality characterized by a chest wall defect with herniation of intra-abdominal organs through this defect. Previously, only six cases have been reported, most of which had an associated limb anomaly or diaphragmatic hernia.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research