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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
Dr. Raina Sinha
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Raina Sinha
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Referral may be required

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Cardiothoracic Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-427-4820
Languages Spoken:
English
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Raina Sinha is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Sinha is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Beth Drolet
Pediatrics | Dermatology
Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Beth Drolet
Pediatrics | Dermatology
Referral may be required

1 S Park St Medical Center Dermatology Clinic, Suite 701

1 S Park St, Suite 701, 
Madison, WI 
608-914-0300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Beth Drolet is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Drolet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias. Dr. Drolet is board certified in Dermatology and Pediatric Dermatology.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Yvonne Chiu
Pediatrics
Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Yvonne Chiu
Pediatrics
Referral may be required

Milwaukee Campus-Children's Wisconsin

8915 W Connell Ave, 
Milwaukee, WI 
414-266-2000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Yvonne Chiu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Chiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Sternal Cleft, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis.

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