Alexander Manché

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• Research Article   
  Xiphoid Size and Gender Differences: An Anatomical Study
  Author(s): Alexander Manché*, Carmel Grima and Liberato Camilleri
  
  Background: Several studies have documented anatomical variations of the sternum. Because of its central role as an anchor of various abdominal muscles we have investigated a possible correlation between xiphoid length and body habitus indices, in both males and females. Method: Measurements of sternal length were obtained prior to median sternotomy during cardiac surgery. Body Surface Area (BSA) was calculated from height and weight, using standard tables. A xiphoid 1cm or less in length was considered vestigial. Results: The xiphoid was significantly longer in males. There was a positive significant correlation between xiphoid length and patient height and BSA in males, but not in females. Vestigial xiphoid was significantly commoner in females. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate a marked ge.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37532/1308-4038.14(5).128-129

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