Sternal foramen
In today's world, Sternal foramen is a topic of constant interest and discussion. There is great interest in learning more about Sternal foramen and understanding its impact in different areas of daily life. With the passage of time, Sternal foramen has gained relevance in various spheres, generating debates, research and developments that seek to provide new perspectives on this topic. In this article, we will explore in detail the implications of Sternal foramen and its influence in different contexts, analyzing its evolution over time and its relevance in today's society.
Sternal foramen (or perforated sternum) is an oval foramen present at lower one-third of the sternum. It is a relatively common anatomical variation found in 2.5% to 13.8% of individuals.
Structure
This variation is usually present at the lower one-third of the sternal body. It has an oval shape and a unique "bow tie" appearance when seen on axial computed tomography. The diameter of the sternal foramen ranges from 6 to 16 mm with an average diameter of 6.5 mm. Sometimes, the foramen can be present at the xiphod process. In extremely rare cases, the foramen is found at the manubrium.
Developmentally, sternal foramen results from the incomplete fusion of the sternal bars while they are still cartilaginous.
Clinical significance
Although sternal foramen is asymptomatic, it may entail a risk of serious complications from blinded sternal interventions. The foramen may be misdiagnosed as sternal fracture or a gunshot wound. Awareness of sternal foramen is also crucial in acupuncture to avoid cardiac tamponade.
Additional images
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Sternal foramen on axial and sagittal CT. The "bow tie" appearance is seen on the axial view. -
Sternal foramen and xiphoid foramen -
Sternal foramen observed in dry skeleton -
A 3D file showing a sternum with sternal foramen and xiphoid foramen
See also
References
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