title: Primary Closure of A Sternal Cleft in A Neonate.
abstract: A three day old neonate was referred to our department with a problem of a sternal cleft. Sternal clefts are often associated with a myriad of other abnormalities ranging from mild to severe. We present our experience with such a problem, and review the current literature concerning it.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: Shaal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramdial
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: Desigan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pillay
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Madaree
keywords: Bifid sternum; Chest wall abnormality; Chest wall deformity; Sternal cleft