Introduction Management strategies for large omphaloceles remain controversial. In this
study, we discuss the use of GRAVITAS (gravitational autoreposition sutures), the method …

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

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The management of patients with a giant omphalocele remains
a difficult problem. In this study, the authors described a new surgical approach for delayed …

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 …

Large ventral hernias (VH) following conservative treatment of a giant omphalocele are a
major challenge for pediatric surgeons. Although primary closure is accepted as the ideal …

Background/Purpose: Standard treatment of large hepatoomphaloceles has been
SILASTIC®(Dow Corning, Midland, MI) silo placement followed by closure. This requires two …

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 Omphalocele is a congenital abdominal wall defect with an incidence of
1/4,200 births. Repair timing varies from the neonatal period to the first few years of life …

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 …

Omphaloceles present an ongoing challenge due to significant variations in presentation
and associated co-morbidities. Diverse management strategies have been described to …