Esophageal rupture in a child after vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib expansion thoracoplasty: first report of a rare complication.

Study Design: Case report and clinical discussion.

Objective: To illustrate the significance of esophageal rupture as a rare complication after expansion thoracoplasty with implementation of a vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR).

Summary Of Background Data: Chest wall deformities and secondary scoliosis are rare complications after a repair operation for esophageal atresia.