Mongkornwong A.Kongpanichakul L.Tawaranurak N.Chansanti O.Chitithavorn V.Chuangsuwanich A.Mahidol University2024-02-142024-02-142022-03-01Journal of Surgical Case Reports Vol.2022 No.3 (2022)https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/97167Sternal clefts are rare congenital chest-wall deformities, which can be complete or incomplete; therefore, reconstruction with autologous tissue is essential to protect the heart and prevent respiratory infection. In this report, we present the case of a 16-month-old baby girl from a preterm, twin pregnancy with a partial superior sternal cleft. A moist dressing for promoting wound healing was used until cutaneous layer complete epithelialization at which time we performed reconstruction with autologous tissue. After surgery the patient recovered with close-to-natural chest wall contour and adequate heart and lung function.MedicineArticleSCOPUS10.1093/jscr/rjab5502-s2.0-8512667312220428812