Cardiac Anomalies Associated with Omphalocele
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In brief
In brief
This article examines cardiac anomalies in omphalocele patients, which occur in up to 80% of cases and significantly impact surgical outcomes and survival. The authors discuss common congenital heart defects associated with omphalocele and how their presence alters management strategies for the abdominal wall defect.
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Publication date: Available online 6 April 2019
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
Author(s): Suniah S. Ayub, Janice A. Taylor
Abstract
Omphaloceles are ventral abdominal wall defects that are associated with significant other anomalies in up to 80% of cases in some descriptions. Of these abnormalities, Cardiac defects are some of the more common ones, and have the most substantial impact on outcomes and survival. In cases with a severe congenital heart defect (CHD), the omphalocele management changes significantly. This article addresses the common defects seen, and their management issues.