Autologous tissue reconstruction sternal cleft: a rare congenital malformation. Issue 3 (4th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mongkornwong, Atthawit; Kongpanichakul, Laliphat; Tawaranurak, Niti; Chansanti, Orawan; Chitithavorn, Voravit; Chuangsuwanich, Apirag
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2022:Issue 3(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-03-04
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab550
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Sternal clefts are rare congenital chest-wall deformities, which can be complete or incomplete; therefore, reconstruction with autologous tissue is essential to protect the heart and prevent respiratory infection. In this report, we present the case of a 16-month-old baby girl from a preterm, twin pregnancy with a partial superior sternal cleft. A moist dressing for promoting wound healing was used until cutaneous layer complete epithelialization at which time we performed reconstruction with autologous tissue. After surgery the patient recovered with close-to-natural chest wall contour and adequate heart and lung function.