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Outcomes in omphalocele correlate with size of defect

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Multicenter study of 274 neonates with omphalocele demonstrates that defect size independently predicts morbidity and mortality, with 81% overall survival. Large defects correlate with prolonged hospitalization, ventilator dependence, and delayed enteral feeding compared to small defects.

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Omphalocele Abdominal Wall Defects Neonatal Surgery Pediatric Surgery Congenital Anomalies Surgical Outcomes Defect Size

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#Omphalocele #PediatricSurgery #NeonatalCare #AbdominalWallDefects #CongenitalAnomalies

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Outcomes in omphalocele correlate with size of defect. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-08-01. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1612

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