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Congenital scoliosis with fused ribs treated using VEPTR. Expansion thoracotomy was conducted by dividing the fused ribs. a Radiograph before surgery. b 3-dimensional CT showing congenital fused ribs and vertebrae. c Intraoperative photo showing expansion thoracotomy and placement of VEPTR. d Radiograph after surgery
