Ruptured Omphalocele: Diagnosis and Management
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In brief
In brief
This review addresses ruptured omphalocele, a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention to reduce morbidity and mortality. Management strategies include resuscitation focusing on hydration and temperature control, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and various closure techniques ranging from primary repair to topical agents.
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Publication date: Available online 6 April 2019
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Author(s): Katherine W Gonzalez, Nicole M. Chandler
Abstract
Omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect which can be classified as small, giant, or ruptured. Ruptured omphaloceles require prompt diagnosis and management to prevent associated morbidity and mortality and represent a challenging surgical condition. This review serves to define the etiology, diagnosis, initial resuscitation, and surgical therapy employed in the treatment of ruptured omphalocele. Resuscitation should focus on maintaining hydration and normothermia. Broad spectrum antibiotics should be initiated. Similar to giant omphaloceles, procedural intervention includes primary closure, silo, synthetic and biologic mesh, negative pressure wound therapy, and topical agents. Despite advances in neonatal care, the prognosis remains guarded and mortality is high.