Abdominal Wall Defects—Current Treatments
Isabella Bielicki, Stig Sømme, Giovanni Frongia, Stefan Holland‐Cunz, Raphael N. Vuille‐dit‐Bille
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.
Topics & Concepts
GastroschisisOmphaloceleAbdominal wallMedicineAbdominal wall defectCurrent (fluid)Reduction (mathematics)DecompressionSurgeryPregnancyBiologyGeologyFetusGeneticsOceanographyMathematicsGeometryCongenital Anomalies and Fetal SurgeryUrological Disorders and TreatmentsCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies