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. Lack of abdominal domain prevented visceral reduction and initial...

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Main Authors: Jessica L. Rauh, Leah M. Sieren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620301688