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American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 160, 587-589, Copyright © 1993 by American Roentgen Ray Society

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Periosteal reaction of the ribs in neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: prevalence and association with soft-tissue swelling

KA Feinstein and SK Fernbach
Department of Radiology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60614.

OBJECTIVE. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of periosteal reaction of the ribs in infants treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and to evaluate its association with soft-tissue swelling. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The chest radiographs of 100 consecutive neonates treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation were evaluated to determine the maximal soft-tissue swelling during therapy and whether periosteal reaction of the ribs developed. The length of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and the time elapsed before periosteal reaction developed were recorded. The medical records of those with periosteal reaction were reviewed to determine known causes of this condition. The records of a control group of 11 neonates were evaluated in the same manner. RESULTS. Periosteal reaction of the ribs developed in 13 (21%) of the 61 neonates who had less than 11 mm of soft-tissue swelling. In 69% of those with periosteal reaction, the finding first was seen 21-32 days after birth. In the control group, periosteal reaction developed in only one, a neonate who had vibrator chest physiotherapy. CONCLUSION. Periosteal reaction of the ribs in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is associated with soft-tissue swelling greater than 11 mm. The periosteal reaction appears to be a self-limiting and benign process.
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