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[Umbilical cord hernias]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|March 1, 1976
Insights
Umbilical cord hernias in children are linked to other defects and high mortality. Conservative therapy for these hernias showed a 76.9% mortality rate in the observed cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Neonatal Medicine
- Congenital Abnormalities
Context:
- Umbilical cord hernia (gastroschisis) is a congenital defect.
- This study observed 38 pediatric patients with this condition.
Purpose:
- To analyze the outcomes and mortality associated with umbilical cord hernias in children.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of conservative therapy for umbilical cord hernias.
Summary:
- Of 38 children with umbilical cord hernias, 27 had additional congenital defects.
- A total of 14 deaths (56.2%) occurred among 25 evaluated children.
- Conservative therapy in 13 patients resulted in 10 deaths (76.9% mortality).
Impact:
- Highlights the severe prognosis of umbilical cord hernias, especially with co-occurring defects.
- Suggests limited efficacy of conservative management for umbilical cord hernias.
- Underscores the need for further research into optimal treatment strategies for gastroschisis.
Abstract:
The authors observed 38 children with umbilical cord hernias. In 27 of them some other defects were noted. Among 25 children there were 14 deaths (56.2%). Conservative therapy was conducted in 13 patients with umbilical cord hernia, 10 children died (76.9%).