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[Upper cleft of the sternum].

P Bastos1, A R de Sousa, R Nunes

  • 1Centro de Cirurgia Torácica, Hospital de S. João, Porto.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Superior sternal cleft, a rare congenital defect, requires early surgical repair in neonates. This case report details the successful closure of a superior sternal cleft in a two-week-old infant.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Malformations
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Superior sternal cleft is a rare congenital anomaly affecting the chest wall.
  • Early surgical intervention is recommended due to the thorax's compliance in neonates.

Observation:

  • A two-week-old neonate presented with a superior sternal cleft.
  • The defect was amenable to surgical repair.

Findings:

  • The report describes the specific surgical technique employed for the closure of the superior sternal cleft.
  • Successful repair was achieved, addressing the congenital malformation.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of timely surgical management for superior sternal cleft.
  • Provides a valuable case study for surgeons managing similar congenital thoracic defects.
  • Emphasizes the feasibility of early repair in improving outcomes for neonates with sternal malformations.

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