Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
The Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the first national multidisciplinary program devoted solely to the treatment and research of thoracic insufficiency syndrome.
The center is led by Robert M. Campbell Jr., MD, a physician, surgeon and inventor of the vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR), a device that has revolutionized the care of children with spine disorders and restricted lung growth.
Children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome cannot support normal breathing or lung growth. As they grow, their rib cage and spine do not keep pace. As a result, their chest wall becomes deformed or sunken and the children must rely on nasal oxygen or ventilator support to breathe.
A generation ago, outcomes for these children were bleak. But today, thanks to the research and innovation from our Center’s multidisciplinary team, we can offer hope to children with thoracic insufficiency syndrome and their families.
Read more about thoracic insufficiency syndrome, treatment options and why you should choose the Center for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome at CHOP.
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