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Review
. 2021 Feb 23;8(2):170.
doi: 10.3390/children8020170.

Abdominal Wall Defects-Current Treatments

Isabella N Bielicki  1 , Stig Somme  2 , Giovanni Frongia  3 , Stefan G Holland-Cunz  1 , Raphael N Vuille-Dit-Bille  1
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Review

Abdominal Wall Defects-Current Treatments

Isabella N Bielicki et al. Children (Basel). .

Abstract

Gastroschisis and omphalocele reflect the two most common abdominal wall defects in newborns. First postnatal care consists of defect coverage, avoidance of fluid and heat loss, fluid administration and gastric decompression. Definitive treatment is achieved by defect reduction and abdominal wall closure. Different techniques and timings are used depending on type and size of defect, the abdominal domain and comorbidities of the child. The present review aims to provide an overview of current treatments.

Keywords: abdominal wall defect; gastroschisis; omphalocele; treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Gastroschisis: (a) Herniated intestine and greater omentum; (b) Silo treatment; (c) Abdominal wall after sutured closure; (d) Sutureless closure.
Figure 2
Figure 2
(a) Hernia into the cord (arrow pointing at the skin cuff); (b) Giant omphalocele with herniated liver and intestine; (c) Large abdominal wall hernia after paint and wait; (d) Schuster plastic.
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