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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

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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. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Sternal Cleft, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Pulmonary Atresia, and Heart Transplant.

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 in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Drolet is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Sternal Cleft, PHACE Syndrome, and Clouston Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Yvonne Chiu
Pediatrics
Distinguished in Sternal Cleft
Dr. Yvonne Chiu
Pediatrics

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 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Chiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Sternal Cleft, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

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