The use of tissue expanders in the closure of a giant omphalocele

J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Apr;39(4):613-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2003.12.022.

Abstract

Giant omphalocele is associated with a high degree of visceroabdominal disproportion, which prohibits safe primary closure. Conventional treatment options include (1) topical therapy with epithelialization followed by secondary ventral hernia repair and (2) staged reduction using a SILASTIC(R) (Dow Corning, Midland, MI) chimney. The authors report a case in which staged reduction of a giant omphalocele was facilitated by the use of crescent-shaped tissue expanders positioned in the potential space between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis layers of the abdominal wall.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall / abnormalities
  • Abdominal Wall / surgery
  • Abnormalities, Multiple
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Dextrocardia
  • Female
  • Hernia, Umbilical / surgery*
  • Hernia, Ventral / etiology
  • Hernia, Ventral / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Tissue Expansion Devices*