Purpose We describe our series of giant omphalocele patients treated with a serial taping
method for gradual reduction of the abdominal contents and early fascial closure. Methods …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The management of neonates with giant omphalocele remains
challenging and multiple strategies have been described. We present the case of a 34-week …

Background The management of giant omphalocele (GO) presents a major challenge to
pediatric surgeons. Current treatment modalities may result in wound infection, fascial …

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were to provide a review of patients with giant
omphalocele managed in a single institution (2001-2006), focusing on medical …

Introduction: Giant omphaloceles can be a challenge for pediatric surgeons and
neonatologists worldwide. It is a rare and low-frequency congenital anomaly with no …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Several techniques have been described to repair giant
omphaloceles. There is no procedure considered to be the criterion standard worldwide …

PURPOSE: Operative treatment of giant omphalocele (OC) is still a challenge for pediatric
surgeons. We were interested to ascertain whether published operative techniques for giant …

Purpose Despite the numerous methods of closure for giant omphaloceles, uncertainty
persists regarding the most effective option. Our purpose was to review the literature to …

Aim The management of patients with congenital anterior abdominal wall defects remains
challenging, particularly in cases of giant omphalocele. In 1948, San Martín described a …

Giant omphalocele is a major clinical challenge for pediatric surgeons. Whereas small-to
medium-sized defects can be repaired primarily, larger omphaloceles cannot be closed at …