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Cleft sternum: case report and literature review
R M Abel1, M Robinson, P Gibbons
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK.
Pediatric Pulmonology
|March 17, 2004
Summary
Isolated sternal cleft is a rare congenital anomaly. This study details a child's late presentation and management, reviewing current diagnostic and surgical options for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
- Thoracic Wall Defects
Background:
- The isolated sternal cleft is a rare congenital anomaly with varied presentation.
- It can manifest from birth through adulthood, posing diagnostic and management challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the late presentation of an isolated sternal cleft in a pediatric patient.
- To review modern investigative and operative management strategies for this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a pediatric patient with late-presenting isolated sternal cleft.
- Review of current literature on diagnostic imaging and surgical techniques.
Main Results:
- The case highlights the possibility of late diagnosis in isolated sternal cleft.
- Modern imaging and surgical interventions offer effective management options.
Conclusions:
- Isolated sternal cleft requires a high index of suspicion for late diagnosis.
- Timely and appropriate surgical intervention can lead to successful outcomes.