Dòmini M, Cupaioli M, Rossi F, Fakhro A, Aquino A, Chiesa P L
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Policlinico Sant' Orsola, University of Bologna, Italy.
Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Jan;69(1):267-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01206-0.
The sternal cleft is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from a fusion failure of the sternum, generally observed at birth and asymptomatic. Surgery is indicated to protect the heart and major vessels from trauma, to improve respiratory dynamics, and for aesthetic reasons. We observed 2 neonates for a superior and medial thoracic mass. The defect involved the upper two thirds of the sternum. The surgical operation for both patients consisted in the primary closure of the defect.
胸骨裂是一种罕见的先天性异常，由胸骨融合失败引起，通常在出生时就可观察到且无症状。手术的目的是保护心脏和大血管免受创伤，改善呼吸动力学，并出于美观考虑。我们观察了2例因上胸部和胸部中间肿块前来就诊的新生儿。缺损累及胸骨的上三分之二。两名患者的手术均为对缺损进行一期缝合。
