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Sternal Cleft in new born

Hi,
My baby born on 17Nov and she doesnot have Sternal boan developed. She has a U shape on chest without the boan. She doesnot have any other problem now.
Please advice as what/when i need to do to cure this problem.

thank you
--rajeev
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no problem. I hope you can find some answers to your question, at least to ease your mind.
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Thank you.
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I'd ask the reconstructive surgeon in the reconstructive surgery forum. I don't think you'd need to do anything right away, but I'd ask for some opinions from knowledgeable surgeons.
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