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Suggest Remedy For Inward Growth Of Rib Bone Towards Liver

I have a 15 month old boy who had a CT scan showing he has his 8th rib on his left side growing inward towards his liver. His surgeon has never seen this in his practice and is recommending that the rib be removed, he is uncertain at what age the rib should be removed and is consulting his peers.
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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I dont think removal of the rib is necessary if its not causing any problem. Bones grow very slowly, and if it grow inward it will cause some pressure but the liver will also have enough time to restructure it. Thus you can wait and watch until its causing any problem.
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Suggest Remedy For Inward Growth Of Rib Bone Towards Liver

I dont think removal of the rib is necessary if its not causing any problem. Bones grow very slowly, and if it grow inward it will cause some pressure but the liver will also have enough time to restructure it. Thus you can wait and watch until its causing any problem.