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http://dx.doi.org/10.5999/aps.2016.43.3.258

Management of the Sequelae of Severe Congenital Abdominal Wall Defects  

Fuentes, Sara (General Pediatric Surgery Department, Nino Jesus University Hospital)
Marti, Eunate (Pediatric Plastic Surgery Department, 12 de Octubre University Hospital)
Delgado, Maria-Dolores (Pediatric Plastic Surgery Department, 12 de Octubre University Hospital)
Gomez, Andres (Pediatric Plastic Surgery Department, 12 de Octubre University Hospital)
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Archives of Plastic Surgery / v.43, no.3, 2016 , pp. 258-264 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background The survival rate of newborns with severe congenital abdominal wall defects has increased. After successfully addressing life-threatening complications, it is necessary to focus on the cosmetic and functional outcomes of the abdominal wall. Methods We performed a chart review of five cases treated in our institution. Results Five patients, ranging from seven to 18 years of age, underwent the following surgical approaches: simple approximation of the rectus abdominis fascia, the rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap, the placement of submuscular tissue expanders, mesh repair, or a combination of these techniques depending on the characteristics of each individual case. Conclusions Patients with severe congenital abdominal wall defects require individualized surgical treatment to address both the aesthetic and functional issues related to the sequelae of their defects.
Keywords
Gastroschisis; Umbilical hernia; Abdominal wall; Abdominal muscles; Hernia; ventral;
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