Cited 9 times since 2016 (1.1 per year) source: EuropePMC Case reports in surgery, Volume 2016, 9 2 2016, Pages 9306262 Xiphoidectomy: A Surgical Intervention for an Underdocumented Disorder. Hogerzeil DP, Hartholt KA, de Vries MR
Two patients who presented with nonspecific thoracic and upper abdominal symptoms and tenderness of the xiphoid process are discussed. Both patients had undergone extensive examinations, but no source for their symptoms could be found. Plain chest radiographs revealed an anterior displacement of the xiphoid process in both patients. Physical examination confirmed this to be the primary source of discomfort. Anterior displacement of the xiphoid process may be the result of significant weight gain. Repeated trauma of the afflicted area, unaccustomed heavy lifting, exercise, and perichondritis are, amongst other causes, believed to contribute to the development of xiphodynia. Both patients were treated by performing a xiphoidectomy, resulting in disappearance of the symptoms.
