Severe hypotension associated with the prone position in a child with scoliosis and pectus excavatum undergoing posterior spinal fusion.

Study Design Case report. Objective We report a case of severe hypotension associated with prone positioning in a child with scoliosis and pectus excavatum. Summary of Background Data Pectus excavatum is commonly associated with scoliosis and can impact cardiac function. Methods Retrospective case analysis. Results After a modified Ravitch procedure to repair the pectus excavatum, the patient was able to undergo posterior spinal fusion. Conclusions Pediatric deformity surgery requires a multidisciplinary approach.