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The CT angiography before surgery. (A) Enhanced cardiac CT and three-dimensional reconstruction of sternum and ribs showed incomplete sternum ossification, and the lower sternum is missing. (B) Enhanced cardiac CT cross section showed that the lower sternum and muscular layer of abdominal wall were defective. The heart protruded forward. (C) Enhanced cardiac CT oblique sagittal position showed that the apex moves down to the abdomen. (D) Aortic arch hypoplasia and aortic coarctation were shown. CT, computed tomography.
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After 6 and 12 months of follow-up, the patient is in good condition (Figure 4).