Complete sternal cleft treatment in a low birth weight patient
Date
2020-01-01
Authors
Temur, Bahar
Mete, Sarper
Beken, Serdar
Onalan, Mehmet Akif
Erek, Ersin
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BAYCINAR MEDICAL PUBL-BAYCINAR TIBBI YAYINCILIK
Abstract
A complete sternal cleft is a very rare congenital anomaly causing severe respiratory compromise. Surgical reconstruction options are limited, particularly in low birth weight newborns. Herein, we report a case of low birth weight premature newborn with a complete sternal cleft and its surgical treatment.
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Congenital heart defect, pectoralis muscles, premature birth, sternum