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Case Reports
. 2013 Jun;25(4):324-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2012.11.010. Epub 2013 May 7.

Anesthesia and bifid sternum repair in an infant

Lori A Aronson  1 , David P Martin
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Anesthesia and bifid sternum repair in an infant

Lori A Aronson et al. J Clin Anesth. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

The sternal cleft is a rare congenital abnormality that is a result of failure of sternal fusion, varying from complete to incomplete (bifid), and may be associated with ectopia cordis. The surgical correction of the bifid sternum and its respective anesthetic concerns are presented.

Keywords: Anesthesia, pediatric; Bifid sternum; Infant.

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