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Structure of xiphoid process of sternum

Known as: Xiphoid Bone, process sternum xiphoid, sternum xiphoid process 
The smallest and most inferior triangular protrusion of the STERNUM or breastbone that extends into the center of the RIBCAGE.
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2002
2002
Repair of Recurrent Pectus Deformities
A paucity of information is available regarding the surgical repair of recurrent pectus deformities (RPD). From 1993 through 2001… 
2001
2001
Two-Trocar Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Reproducible Technique
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is usually performed with a four-trocar technique. From December 1998 to March 1999, 25 of 42… 
1998
1998
Oesophageal transit time evaluated by a biomagnetic method
The aim of this work was to determine the oesophageal transit time (OTT) of a bolus using the biomagnetic technique and compare… 
1990
1990
Symphysis‐fundal height measurement — A reliable parameter for assessment of fetal growth
1989
1989
Induction of gastric and duodenal mucosal ornithine decarboxylase during stress.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether gastric and duodenal mucosal ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) activity increased… 
1985
1985
Emergency subxiphoid pericardial decompression for malignant pericardial effusion.
Malignant pericardial effusion can result in acute cardiac tamponade with serious hemodynamic compromise. This condition requires… 
1977
1977
Regional blood flow redistribution during early burn shock in the guinea pig.
The distribution of blood flow was determined with radioactive microspheres following scald injury in guinea pigs. Burn was… 
1976
1976
Epidural Anesthesia in the Normotensive Pregnant Ewe: Effects on Uterine Blood Flow and Fetal Acid–Base Status
Lumbar epidural anesthesia was administered to 12 normotensive pregnant ewes. Blood pressure was maintained by intravenous fluid… 
1971
1971
Mercury poisoning from application to omphalocele.
To the Editor.— In 1957, Grob of Zurich recommended painting the exposed sac of an omphalocele with merbromin (Mercurochrome).1We… 
Highly Cited
1955
Highly Cited
1955
Sulphate metabolism in the cartilage of the trachea, pinna and xiphoid process of the adult mouse as indicated by autoradiographs.
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