Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
Common pediatric surgery problems.pdf
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Omphalocele<br />
Occur 1 in 5000 live births, more common in boys<br />
over 50% have associated cardiac, GI, GU,<br />
musculoskeletal, or CNS anomalies<br />
Herniation of abdominal contents through defective<br />
umbilical ring<br />
overlying sac of outer amnion and peritoneum<br />
umbilical cord in continuity with sac<br />
liver involved in larger defects<br />
High mortality (30-60%) due to other anomalies