From: Consensus based recommendations for diagnosis and medical management of Poland syndrome (sequence)
Grade | Consensus agreement | ||
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R13.80 | Thoracic surgery in pediatric age has to be planned and performed by pediatric surgeons. | Definitely useful/strong literature | 100% |
R13.81 | The role of the pediatric thoracic surgeon includes: evaluation of thoracic symmetry, assessment of ribs anomalies, evaluation of the sternum, long-term follow-up, possible surgical treatment. | Definitely useful/strong literature | 100% |
R13.82 | The following evaluations have to be planned for each newly diagnosed patient < 18 yrs. of age: Pediatric thoracic surgeon clinical evaluation, Chest x-ray, Cardiac evaluation with cardiac US, Genetic counseling, Orthopedic evaluation, Plastic surgeon evaluation for pre-adolescents and teenagers, Abdominal ultrasound. | Definitely useful/strong literature | 87,5% |
R13.83 | We recommend for child patients a preliminary assessment of psychological condition, to guide the adequate development of body image and to prevent inferiority feelings. | GCP (no literature available) | 100% |