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Patient-specific 3D-printed scaffold for pediatric superior sternal cleft repair.

Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026

RATIONALE: Sternal cleft is a rare congenital chest wall defect resulting from failed fusion of the sternal bars during embryogenesis. Primary closure is often feasible in the neonatal period due to thoracic wall compliance, but delayed presentations require complex reconstruction using autologous tissues, muscle flaps, and/or biomaterials. PATIENT CONCERNS: A two-year-old male presented with a… Read on PubMed →