Abstract
We report the successful coverage of a complete sternal cleft with exposed pericardium using bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps in a newborn. The patient was transferred to our institution with nearly complete sternal aplasia, rectus diastasis, and only dessicated pericardium covering the visible heart. Complete closure without compromise of cardiac function was achieved at 2 days of age with bilateral pectoralis major muscle flaps and fasciocutaneous advancement flaps.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 983-984 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine