Repair of omphalocele with extensive liver herniation through a small abdominal wall defect by delayed external silo reduction
An omphalocele containing the entire liver inside the umbilical cord through a small abdominal wall defect is a rare condition. The surgical management of an omphalocele with extensive liver herniation through a small abdominal wall is extremely challenging due to not only a limited abdominal cavity...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621000051 |
Summary: | An omphalocele containing the entire liver inside the umbilical cord through a small abdominal wall defect is a rare condition. The surgical management of an omphalocele with extensive liver herniation through a small abdominal wall is extremely challenging due to not only a limited abdominal cavity but also a narrowed umbilical ring. Herein, we report a case of omphalocele with extensive liver herniation through a small abdominal wall treated successfully with a delayed external silo reduction technique, by preserving the amniotic membrane. |
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ISSN: | 2213-5766 |