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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
ISSN: 0971-9261
EISSN: 0971-9261
Vol. 12, No. 2, 2007, pp. 89-91
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Bioline Code: ip07032
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 12, No. 2, 2007, pp. 89-91
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Case Report - Isolated cleft sternum: Neonatal surgical treatment
Kanojia, RaviP; Wakhlu, Ashish & Wakhlu, Avtar
Abstract
Isolated cleft sternum is a rare congenital defect of the anterior chest wall and is the result of failed ventral midline fusion of sternal bands. We present two cases operated 18 and 24 days after birth with satisfactory results. Surgery is indicated to protect the heart and mediastinal contents.
Keywords
Cantrell's pentology, cleft sternum, neonatal repair
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