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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?
Dr. Sohil Patel
Family Medicine
Dr. Sohil Patel
Family Medicine

Promedica Central Physicians

5308 Harroun Rd, 
Sylvania, OH 
 (46.4 mi)
Experience:
12+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sohil Patel is a Family Medicine provider in Sylvania, Ohio. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Raymond
Dr. Daniel Raymond
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Daniel Raymond
Thoracic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
 (110.1 mi)
216-445-6860
Languages Spoken:
English
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Daniel Raymond is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Raymond and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Raymond is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Carl L. Backer
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Carl L. Backer
Thoracic Surgery
3333 Burnet Ave, Mlc 2004, 
Cincinnati, OH 
 (138.6 mi)
513-636-4770
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English
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Carl Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Backer and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sternal Cleft. His top areas of expertise are Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Backer is currently accepting new patients.

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