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

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 …

Objectives Giant omphalocele often represents a major surgical challenge and is reported
with high mortality and morbidity rates. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of …

Background The purpose of this study was to describe the current management and
outcomes of infants with omphalocele. Methods The medical records of all patients treated …

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 …

Giant omphalocele (GO) is a congenital ventral abdominal wall defect characterized by a
large opening with herniated abdominal organs, including liver, loss of abdominal cavity …

Giant omphaloceles are usually treated in stages. Theskin is closed first and the ensuing
giant ventral hernia is repaired when the patient is 1 year old or older. This attitude has …

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop a method of management
of large omphalocele, with easily available inexpensive materials. The efficacy of using the …

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 …