Cardiol Young

. 2025 Sep;35(9):1940-1943.

 doi: 10.1017/S1047951125100917. Epub 2025 Jul 25. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40710823/

Sternal cleft with surgical repair and 3-year follow-up: case report and literature review

Kevin Gianaris ¹, Amy Heincker ², Constantine Mavroudis ²

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• PMID: 40710823
• DOI: 10.1017/S1047951125100917

Abstract

Sternal cleft is a rare congenital condition associated with unprotected viscera and respiratory failure. We present a case of a sternal cleft, absent right clavicle, and congenital diaphragmatic paresis in a neonate. The sternum was closed primarily, and the patient was taken back for plication of the diaphragm. At 3 years follow-up, the patient is free from complications.

Keywords: Congenital cardiac surgery; sternal agenesis; sternal cleft.