Umbilical cord inverting technique: a simple method to utilize the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing for
Mizuho Machida1, Shigeru Takamizawa, Katsumi Yoshizawa
1Department of Surgery, Nagano Children's Hospital, Azumino, Nagano, Japan. mizuinkojp@yahoo.co.jp
Pediatric Surgery International
|December 3, 2010
Abstract:
A sutureless gastroschisis closure provides a cosmetically appealing outcome. The umbilical cord is usually used as a covering material in a sutureless closure because it is a native tissue. However, during the staged closure with a silo placement, special attention is required to keep the umbilical cord moist. The authors report a simple technique to preserve the feasibility of the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing during the silo placement in staged gastroschisis closures.
