Embryology, sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy

Embryology, sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy

Sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy continue to be very rare congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. Unfortunately, these conditions present as neonatal emergencies and demand early surgical intervention. This article reviews the embryological development of the chest wa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Seminars in pediatric surgery 2008-08, Vol.17 (3), p.154-160
1. Verfasser: Engum, Scott A., MD
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Ectopia cordis
Ectopia Cordis - diagnosis
Ectopia Cordis - embryology
Ectopia Cordis - surgery
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Pectus excavatum
Pediatrics
Pentalogy of Cantrell
Prenatal Diagnosis
Sternal cleft
Sternal defects
Sternal embryology
Sternum - abnormalities
Surgery
Thoracic Cavity - embryology
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Zusammenfassung:Sternal clefts, ectopia cordis, and Cantrell's pentalogy continue to be very rare congenital anomalies in pediatric surgery. Unfortunately, these conditions present as neonatal emergencies and demand early surgical intervention. This article reviews the embryological development of the chest wall, specific sternal defect anomalies, along with available methods of treatment.
ISSN:1055-8586
1532-9453
DOI:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2008.03.004