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Abstract
Sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy continue to be very rare congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. Unfortunately, these conditions present as neonatal emergencies and demand early surgical intervention. This article reviews the embryological development of the chest wall, specific sternal defect anomalies, along with available methods of treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18582820 DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2008.03.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Pediatr Surg ISSN: 1055-8586 Impact factor: 2.754