Gastroschisis and omphalocele reflect the two most common abdominal wall defects in
newborns. First postnatal care consists of defect coverage, avoidance of fluid and heat loss …

Omphalocele (exomphalos) is one of the most common abdominal wall defects. The size of
the defect and the severity of the associated anomalies determine the overall morbidity and …

Background Omphalocele is the second most common abdominal birth defect and often
occurs with other structural and genetic defects. The objective of this study was to determine …

An omphalocele is a congenital defect in the abdominal wall characterized by absent
abdominal muscles, fascia, and skin. The characteristic ultrasound appearance includes a …

After a diagnosis of omphalocele during pregnancy, questions regarding long-term
prognosis are of primary importance for parents. It is imperative that their questions are …

Major congenital abdominal wall defects (gastroschisis and omphalocele) may account for
up to 21% of emergency neonatal interventions in low-and middle-income countries. In …

Purpose Neonatal surgery for abdominal wall defects is not performed in a centralized
manner in Germany. The aim of this study was to investigate whether treatment for …

Background Omphalocele is a common congenital defect of the abdominal wall,
management of giant omphalocele (GO) is particularly for pediatric surgeons and …

Background Patients with omphalocele, a midline abdominal wall defect at the umbilical
cord base, have a low survival rate. However, the long-term outcomes of fetuses with …

Objective: To evaluate and compare the outcomes of pregnancies with prenatally detected
gastroschisis and omphalocele. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated …