| Thoracic defects: cleft sternum and Poland syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20974442 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Defects of the thoracic cage with bone and/or muscle deficit are relatively rare and can present a real risk depending on the severity of manifestations. Cleft sternum results from failed midline fusion of the sternal halves that leaves the heart and great vessels unprotected, and is commonly associated with craniofacial hemangiomas. Correction is recommended during the neonatal period when compliant thorax allows direct suturing of the divided sternum. Sternal foramen requires precaution during biopsy and acupuncture as well as forensic awareness. In addition to the thoracic defect, Poland syndrome can be associated with hand anomalies, dextrocardia, renal agenesia, and various tumors. Age and gender, together with the degree of the defect, define the method of surgical correction. |
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Authors:
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Alexander A Fokin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Thoracic surgery clinics Volume: 20 ISSN: 1547-4127 ISO Abbreviation: Thorac Surg Clin Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-26 Completed Date: 2011-01-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101198195 Medline TA: Thorac Surg Clin Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 575-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Heineman Medical Research Foundation, 1001 Blythe Boulevard, Suite 604, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA. lisa.freeman@heineman.org |
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Humans Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / classification Orthopedic Procedures Poland Syndrome / classification, surgery* Sternum / abnormalities*, radiography, surgery* Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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