
ABSTRACT:Sternal variations and anomalies have been identified in the past during autopsy or cadaveric studies.Sternal foramina are a well-known variant anatomy of the sternum with reported prevalence between 4.3 to6.7%1,2They carry the risk of life-threatening complications like pneumothorax or even pericardial /cardiacpuncture during sternal interventions like marrow aspiration/biopsy/acupuncture.Discussed below, is one such case of sternal foramen, throwing light on its anatomical aspects and clinicalimplications
Sternum, Foramen,mesosternum,pneumothorax
Sternum, Foramen,mesosternum,pneumothorax
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
