Giant Omphalocele
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Surgical Management
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Approach and component separation for suture closure and underlay mesh...
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During the Pediatric Surgery Tricks of the Trade and Difficult Cases: Innovative Solutions to Common Problems Course in 2013, directors DrsTodd Ponsky, Robert Parry, and Jacob Langer, along with faculty including Drs David van der Zee, Suad
video31:03 · Sep 2018
Tricks - Omphalocele - Approach & Component Separation For Suture Closure &...
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This segment displays a presentation of omphalocele, separation of components and closure of the abdominal wall. The topics discussed include incision placement, component separation, patch closure, ideal time to operate, early versus delay
video32:30 · Nov 2018
Gastroschisis - Clinical Practice Updates
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This clip from the 2020 Pediatric Surgery Update Course features, Miguel Guelfand, MD; Shawn St. Peter, MD; and Saleem Islam, MD; presenting challenging cases for review by our panelists.
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Evidence & Research
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Use of a new vertical traction device for early traction-assisted staged closure of congenital abdominal wall defects: a prospective series of 16 patients
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Anna-Maria Ziegler, Daniel Svoboda, Britta Lüken-Darius, Andreas Heydweiller, Fritz Kahl, Sophie Christine Falk, Udo Rolle, Till-Martin Theilen
Purpose: Abdominal wall closure in patients with giant omphalocele (GOC) and complicated gast
video0:56 · Nov 2024
Quick Literature Updates Episode 20
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We’re back with 20th episode of "Quick Literature Updates" the podcast series that delivers the latest updates in pediatric surgery literature in a quick and digestible format. In each episode, we review articles covering the most interesti
video4:03 · Jun 2025
A multi-institutional comparison of management techniques for infants with giant omphalocele
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Alyssa Stetson, Samantha Leonard Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Seth Goldstein, Tiffany Wright, Cynthia Downard, Kyle J Van Arendonk, Charles M Leyes, Linda Cherney-Stafford, Karen Speck, Peter C Minneci, Troy A Markel, Shawn D St Peter, Dave La
video0:51 · Jan 2026
A multi-institutional comparison of management techniques for infants with giant omphalocele
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Alyssa Stetson, Samantha Leonard, Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Seth Goldstein, Tiffany Wright, Cynthia Downard, Kyle J Van Arendonk, Charles M Leyes, Linda Cherney-Stafford, Karen Speck, Peter C Minneci, Troy A Markel, Shawn D St Peter, Dave La
video0:51 · Feb 2026
In-Depth Reviews
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Update Course Rewind: Omphalocele & Gastroschisis 2020
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Abdominal wall defects like omphalocele and gastroschisis can present in interesting ways. At last year
podcast15:18 · Jun 2026
Patient & Family Education
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What is Omphalocele? An ERNICA animation for parents and families
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Animation video [in English]. Target audience: Parents and families. The video could also be used as an explanatory tool by healthcare professionals.
For further details about this condition, possible complications and specialised care,
video3:19 · Dec 2023
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A multi-institutional comparison of management techniques for infants with giant omphalocele
The study examined 117 infants with giant omphalocele
epidemiologicalLizzie Lee0:07 ↗
Four treatment approaches were compared: paint-and-wait, operative silos, compression techniques, and Duoderm silo
clinicalLizzie Lee0:07 ↗
Babies treated with Duoderm silo were most likely to have their abdomen closed in one surgery
clinicalLizzie Lee0:19 ↗
Approximately 80% of infants treated with Duoderm silo achieved single-surgery abdominal closure
clinicalLizzie Lee0:24 ↗
Some babies treated with operative silos achieved closure sooner than other methods
clinicalLizzie Lee0:25 ↗
Complication rates were similar across all four management methods
clinicalLizzie Lee0:25 ↗
Almost half of infants required 6 months or more before complete abdominal closure could be achieved
clinicalLizzie Lee0:32 ↗
There is no universal best treatment approach for giant omphalocele
opinionLizzie Lee0:38 ↗
Duoderm silos may be particularly beneficial when the goal is single-stage abdominal closure
opinionLizzie Lee0:38 ↗
The study examined 117 infants with giant omphalocele.
epidemiologicalLizzie Lee0:07 ↗
Four treatment approaches were compared: paint-and-wait, operative silos, compression techniques, and Duoderm silo.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:07 ↗
Babies treated with Duoderm silo were most likely to have their abdomen closed in one surgery.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:19 ↗
Approximately 80% of infants treated with Duoderm silo achieved single-stage abdominal closure.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:24 ↗
Some babies treated with operative silos achieved closure sooner than other methods.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:25 ↗
The overall chance of complications was similar across all four treatment methods.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:25 ↗
Almost half of the infants required six months or more before complete abdominal closure could be achieved.
clinicalLizzie Lee0:32 ↗
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for giant omphalocele.
opinionLizzie Lee0:38 ↗
Duoderm silos may be a particularly good option when the goal is single-stage abdominal closure.
opinionLizzie Lee0:38 ↗
What is Omphalocele? An ERNICA animation for parents and families
The front of a baby's belly does not form properly during early pregnancy in omphalocele
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In omphalocele, the baby has an opening in their belly button through which organs pass and are covered by a thin sac
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Omphalocele is classed as a rare birth defect
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Sometimes only a portion of the small intestine passes through the opening in omphalocele
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In other cases, more organs including some or most of the liver pass through the opening
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When the liver is involved, it is called large or giant omphalocele
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The cause of omphalocele is unknown
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Omphalocele can be a feature of many genetic syndromes
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Many babies with omphalocele have other birth defects
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A diagnosis of omphalocele can be made before birth using ultrasound
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Prenatal tests should be carried out to identify any associated anomalies in omphalocele
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Ongoing care for babies with omphalocele should be provided at a specialist center by a dedicated team with knowledge and experience
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