title: Reconstruction of sternal cleft with autologous cartilage graft in an adult.
abstract: Sternal cleft is a rare chest wall deformity associated with various malformations. Primary closure is the gold standard in the newborn period. Alternative techniques are possible for older patients. A 23-year-old woman with a partial sternal cleft and no additional deformity, underwent reconstruction using costal cartilage grafts. Postoperative physical and functional were excellent.
authors.affiliation: Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey pnr.kuru@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Pinar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kuru
authors.affiliation: Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Nezih Onur
authors.initials: NO
authors.lastname: Ermerak
authors.affiliation: Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Korkut
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bostanci
authors.affiliation: Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yuksel
mesh_terms: D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013249:Sternum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Adult; congenital abnormalities; sternum; surgical flaps; thoracic surgical procedures