Snyder B J, Robbins R C, Ramos D
Divsion of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford 94305, USA.
Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Mar;61(3):983-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00786-5.
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.