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Thoracic Malformations: Etiopathogeny, Genetic, and Associated Syndromes

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Chest malformations are an issue that it is common to be confronted with in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The panel of these malformations is relatively large, and it happens that several thoracic malformations are associated with each other. Also, some chest deformities will be associated with limb deformities, face or deeper tissue and visceral anomalies, and thus integrate into larger syndromes. It is essential to always have in mind when dealing with these patients, the screening and management of these associated malformations.

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    Benoit Chaput, Alexane Laguerre & Jean-Pierre Chavoin

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Chaput, B., Laguerre, A., Chavoin, JP. (2019). Thoracic Malformations: Etiopathogeny, Genetic, and Associated Syndromes. In: Chavoin, JP. (eds) Pectus Excavatum and Poland Syndrome Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05108-2_1

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