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Epigastric cleft: a previously unreported entity

A O Ciftci1, F C Tanyel, A Hiçsönmez

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|August 1, 1997
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A newborn presented with an anterior midline abdominal wall fusion defect in the epigastric region. Researchers propose new nomenclature: "epigastric cleft" for this congenital anomaly.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal surgery
  • Pediatric congenital anomalies
  • Developmental biology

Background:

  • Anterior midline abdominal wall fusion defects are rare congenital anomalies.
  • Accurate nomenclature is crucial for consistent diagnosis and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a specific case of an anterior midline abdominal wall fusion defect.
  • To propose a novel nomenclature for this condition: "epigastric cleft".

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a neonate with the described defect.
  • Review of relevant literature on abdominal wall anomalies.

Main Results:

  • A newborn exhibited an anterior midline abdominal wall fusion defect in the epigastric region.

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  • The proposed term "epigastric cleft" accurately describes the defect's location and nature.

    • Conclusions:

    • The proposed term "epigastric cleft" offers a precise descriptor for this specific congenital anomaly.
    • Standardizing nomenclature aids in clinical communication and understanding of epigastric clefts.