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Abdominal wall defects

Bhanumathi Lakshminarayanan1, Kokila Lakhoo1

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Level 2, Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Early Human Development
|December 3, 2014
PubMed

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Gastroschisis and exomphalos are common fetal abdominal wall defects. This review covers their incidence, risks, management, and outcomes, discussing current surgical practices.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal medicine
  • Fetal surgery
  • Neonatal care

Background:

  • Abdominal wall defects (AWDs) are congenital malformations.
  • Gastroschisis and exomphalos are the most frequent AWDs.
  • These conditions require specialized perinatal and surgical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence on gastroschisis and exomphalos.
  • To assess incidence, perinatal risk factors, and outcomes.
  • To discuss antenatal, postnatal, and surgical management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current evidence.
  • Assessment of perinatal risk factors.
  • Analysis of antenatal and postnatal management approaches.

Main Results:

  • Gastroschisis and exomphalos are common fetal abdominal wall defects.
  • Evidence on incidence, risk factors, management, and outcomes is reviewed.
  • Current surgical practices are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of gastroschisis and exomphalos requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Understanding risk factors and outcomes is crucial for optimal perinatal care.
  • Continued review of surgical practices is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:
ExomphalosGastroschisis

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