Author/Authors :
Ramdial, Shaal Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine - University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa , Pillay, Desigan Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine - University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa , Madaree, Anil Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine - University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
Abstract :
A three day old neonate was referred to our department with a problem of a sternal cleft. Sternal clefts are often associated with a myriad of other abnormalities ranging from mild to severe. We present our experience with such a problem, and review the current literature concerning it.
Keywords :
Sternal cleft , Bifid sternum , Chest wall deformity , Chest wall abnormality
