Low cervical skin crease approach for superior sternal cleft repair

被引:3
作者
Cozzi, Denis A. [1 ]
Ceccanti, Silvia [1 ]
Mele, Ermelinda [1 ]
Frediani, Simone [1 ]
Totonelli, Giorgia [1 ]
Passariello, Maurizio [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Roma La Sapienza, Pediat Surg Unit, Azienda Policlin Umberto 1, I-00161 Rome, Italy
[2] Univ Roma La Sapienza, Dept Anesthesia & Intens Care, Azienda Policlin Umberto 1, I-00161 Rome, Italy
关键词
Bifid sternum; Sternal cleft; Neonate; Cosmesis; Primary repair;
D O I
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.05.021
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Superior sternal cleft repair aims to restore bony protection to mediastinal structures and to eliminate visible deformity. We describe a 4-day-old neonate with an isolated defect who successfully underwent primary repair using a low cervical skin crease incision. Such a novel approach combined optimal surgical exposure and excellent cosmesis. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:1856 / 1858
页数:3
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