BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: To assess the value of topical silver sulfadiazine (SSD) cream
in the treatment of babies with a giant omphalocele. METHODS: From 1991 to 2008 …

The surgical management of a giant omphalocele is challenging. Many cannot be closed at
birth and must initially be managed nonoperatively with a topical agent to facilitate …

Purpose: The authors report the use of absorbable mesh closure with subsequent skin graft
or skin flap coverage for giant ruptured omphalocele. Methods: Retrospective review of a …

PURPOSE: Traditional treatment of giant omphaloceles with silo closure has been
associated with respiratory insufficiency, hemodynamic compromise, dehiscence, and …

Purpose The aim of the study was to evaluate topical povidone-iodine and topical powdered
antibiotic combination (Polymyxin, Bacitracin and Neomycin) in initial non-operative …

Objective We successfully employed silver-impregnated hydrofiber dressing for
management of giant omphaloceles (GO) followed by delayed surgical closure. Study …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …