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Indian J Pediatr
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2006 Apr; 73(4): 367-8
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83168
ABSTRACT
We report the surgical management of a 3 day old baby with absent sternum and pericardium with impending rupture of the skin cover. The repair described is innovative and may be used in place of primary repair by bringing the ribs together. Review of embryology and various modalities of closure are provided.