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Surgical reconstruction for absence of sternum and pericardium in a newborn

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We report the surgical management of a 3 day old baby with absent sternum and pericardium with impending rupture of the skin cover. The repair described is innovative and may be used in place of primary repair by bringing the ribs together. Review of embryology and various modalities of closure are provided.

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  1. Pediatric Cardiology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, C-116, Sarita Vihar, 110044, New Delhi, India

    V. Kohli

  2. Dept of Plastic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India

    S. Nooreyazdan

  3. Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India

    B. N. Das & J. Singh

  4. Dept of Neonatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India

    S. Kaul

  5. Dept of Pediatrics (Prevat Hospital), Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India

    V. Parmar

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Kohli, V., Nooreyazdan, S., Das, B.N. et al. Surgical reconstruction for absence of sternum and pericardium in a newborn. Indian J Pediatr 73, 367–368 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02825837

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