Early reconstruction of the abdominal wall in giant omphalocele

Omphalocele is the most common congenital defect of the abdominal wall. Mortality rate is between 20 and 70% and early closure of the abdominal wall, within 10 days of life, is vital to the successful outcome of the surgical treatment. The authors describe the use of two bipedicled flaps of abdomina...

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Published in:British journal of plastic surgery 2004-12, Vol.57 (8), p.749-753
Main Authors: Zama, Mario, Gallo, Simona, Santecchia, Luigino, Bertozzi, Ettore, Zaccara, Antonio, Trucchi, Alessandro, Nahom, Antonella, Bagolan, Pietro, De Stefano, Cosmoferruccio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abdominal Wall - surgery
Amphalocele
Biological and medical sciences
Bipediculed flaps
Early closure
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Hernia, Umbilical - surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Malformations
Medical sciences
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgical Flaps
Surgical Mesh
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Omphalocele is the most common congenital defect of the abdominal wall. Mortality rate is between 20 and 70% and early closure of the abdominal wall, within 10 days of life, is vital to the successful outcome of the surgical treatment. The authors describe the use of two bipedicled flaps of abdominal skin to correct the defect of the midline as soon as the reduction of all viscera has been accomplished.
ISSN:0007-1226
1465-3087
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2004.05.021