Reconstruction of complex anterior abdominal wall defects, such as giant omphaloceles,
remains a reconstructive challenge for plastic and pediatric surgeons. Though several repair …

BACKGROUND: Giant omphaloceles present a unique challenge to pediatric surgeons
because of the difficulty in obtaining timely, tension-free closure of tissues over the defect …

Introduction Alloderm is commonly used in abdominal wall reconstruction, however its
integrity can fail in the long term. We describe the repair of a giant omphalocele defect in a …

Omphalocele is a congenital condition characterized by midline defect of the anterolateral
abdominal wall whereby intra-abdominal contents covered by peritoneal sac are found …

Giant omphaloceles present a reconstructive challenge in planning, management, and
eventual closure of the abdominal wall defect. The goal of reconstruction is to recreate a …

Giant omphalocele is associated with a high degree of visceroabdominal disproportion,
which prohibits safe primary closure. Conventional treatment options include (1) topical …

Background The described surgical strategies for the management of omphalocele include
primary closure, staged closure, and delayed closure. A primary repair is not suitable for all …

DISCUSSION Repair of giant omphaloceles remains controversial. There have been several
reports in the literature of novel techniques aimed at visceral reduction and abdominal wall …

Giant omphaloceles (GO) frequently present challenges to closure that are often influenced
by patient factors, including degree of visceroabdominal disproportion, associated …

In patients with omphalocele, several different techniques are performed for repair of the
abdominal wall defect. We present the case of a staged abdominal closure of a giant …