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[Laparoschisis: therapeutic problems. Apropos of 48 cases]
Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1986
Summary
Surgical interventions for neonates, including Gross-technique and progressive reintegration, improved survival rates over an 8-year period. Long-term parenteral nutrition was also a key component in managing these complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatal Care
- Surgical Techniques
Context:
- A series of 48 neonates underwent surgical treatment between 1978 and 1985.
- Follow-up extended beyond four months for recent observations.
- The study encompasses a significant period of neonatal surgical practice.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the outcomes of different surgical techniques in neonates.
- To analyze the effectiveness of long-term parenteral nutrition in this population.
- To discuss the causes of mortality in treated neonates.
Summary:
- Surgical approaches included the Gross-technique (32 cases), immediate total-closure (7 cases), and progressive reintegration (Schuster, 10 cases).
- Long-term parenteral nutrition was administered to 38 neonates.
- Etiologies of death, such as toxic infections and mechanical obstruction, were examined.
Impact:
- Neonatal survival rates showed progressive improvement, reaching 70% at 3 years.
- The last 11 cases all achieved good results, indicating a positive trend in outcomes.
- This study highlights advancements in neonatal surgical care and nutritional support over time.