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ERNICA evidence based guideline on omphalocele [PDF]
Background Omphalocele is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall with high morbidity and high practice variation. Evidence based guidance on its management is currently absent. The European Reference Network for Rare Inherited and Congenital Anomalies
Willemijn Irvine +31 more
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Omphalocele, Exstrophy of Cloaca, Imperforate Anus, and Spinal Defects Complex: A Case Report
Omphalocele, exstrophy of cloaca, imperforate anus, and spinal defects complex is a rare malformation complex that includes omphalocele, cloacal exstrophy, imperforate anus and spinal defects with the incidence of 1 in 200,000 to 400,000 pregnancies ...
Suraj Singh +4 more
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In patients with omphalocele, several different techniques are performed for repair of the abdominal wall defect. We present the case of a staged abdominal closure of a giant incisional hernia after repair of a ruptured omphalocele.
Yukihiro Tatekawa +2 more
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Omphalocele and Associated Anomalies: Exploring Pulmonary Development and Genetic Correlations—A Literature Review [PDF]
Omphalocele is a rare congenital abdominal wall defect, occurring in approximately 3.38 per 10,000 pregnancies. It is characterized by the herniation of abdominal organs through the base of the umbilical cord, enclosed by a peritoneal sac.
Dina Al Namat +7 more
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Giant omphalocele treated with simple daily dressing changes
Omphalocele, also called exomphalos, is an anterior abdominal wall midline defect of variable size involving the umbilical ring containing the herniated viscera into a sac made up of peritoneum, amnion and Wharton's jelly. Giant omphalocele is an extreme
Jayalaxmi shripati Aihole
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A giant omphalocele was successfully treated with a two-step procedure. The first step was a three-staged operation with Gore-tex® sheet to elongate the abdominal muscular layer, and the second step was conservative treatment using the artificial dermis (
Yutaka Kanamori +12 more
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Vaginal Delivery in Cases of Prenatally Diagnosed Omphalocele: Feasibility and Outcomes. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess outcomes of fetuses with prenatally detected omphalocele and the frequency of successful vaginal delivery in pregnancies with suspected non‐lethal omphalocele and intended active neonatal management and its impact on neonatal outcome.
Heinrich H +5 more
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Giant omphalocele closure utilizing botulinum toxin
An omphalocele is a rare congenital abdominal wall defect of the umbilical ring. A giant omphalocele is typically defined as 5 cm or larger. Here we present a case of utilizing botulinum toxin to aid in closure of a giant omphalocele.
Jessica L. Rauh, Leah M. Sieren
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Repair of ruptured omphalocele sac in the neonatal period and beyond
Conservative management of giant omphalocele in the neonate period is a known strategy to allow tissue growth aiding in anatomical closure. However, rupture of the covering sac is considered an absolute contraindication for continuing conservative ...
Nidhi Sugandhi +3 more
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Vacuum-assisted staged omphalocele reduction: A preliminary report
IntroductionOmphalocele represents a rare congenital abdominal wall defect. In giant omphalocele, due to the viscero-abdominal disproportion, gradual reintegration of eviscerated organs is often associated with medical challenges.
Matthias Nissen +5 more
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