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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?
Elite in Sternal Cleft
Debasis K. Das
Elite in Sternal Cleft
Debasis K. Das
92A. P. C. Road, 
Kolkata, WB, IN 

Debasis Das practices practicing medicine in Kolkata, India. Das is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Sternal Cleft, Ventricular Septal Defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Vitrectomy.

Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Raina Sinha
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
Advanced in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Raina Sinha
Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

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.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Beth Drolet
Dermatology
Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Beth Drolet
Dermatology

University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

1 S Park St, 
Madison, WI 
608-287-2450
Languages Spoken:
English
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Beth Drolet is 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 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioma, Sternal Cleft, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Clouston Syndrome.

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