Learn About Sternal Cleft

What is the definition of Sternal Cleft?
A rare idiopathic congenital thoracic malformation characterized by a sternal fusion defect, that can be complete or partial (either superior or inferior), that is usually asymptomatic in the neonatal period (apart from a paradoxical midline thoracic bulging) but that can lead to dyspnea, cough, frequent respiratory infections and increased risk of trauma-related injury to the heart, lungs and major vessels if left untreated.
What are the alternative names for Sternal Cleft?
  • Sternal cleft
  • Congenital sternal cleft
Who are the top Sternal Cleft Local Doctors?
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese
Accepting New Patients

Maria Arruda is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Arruda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Sternal Cleft, Cor Triatriatum, Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Arruda is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Plastic Surgery
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Plastic Surgery

Franciscan Medical Group

5005 Main St, Suite 125, 
Tacoma, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English, German, Mandarin, Nepali
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Roy Semlacher is a Plastic Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Semlacher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. His top area of expertise is Sternal Cleft. Dr. Semlacher is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave, 
Cleveland, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

James Strainic is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Strainic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. Dr. Strainic is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center