Upper cleft of the sternum.

Authors

  • P Bastos Centro de Cirurgia Torácica, Hospital de S. João, Porto.
  • A R de Sousa
  • R Nunes
  • M R Gomes

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.4590

Abstract

Superior sternal cleft is a rare congenital malformation that should be repaired during the first weeks of life, while the thorax is still complaint. We report the case of a two-week-old neonate with superior sternal cleft and describe the technique used to close the defect.

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Bastos P, de Sousa AR, Nunes R, Gomes MR. Upper cleft of the sternum. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1990 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];3(6):381-2. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/4590

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Arquivo Histórico