Khursheed Sheikh
India
Research Article
Importance of the Early Management of Omphalocele Minor
Author(s): Raashid Hamid, Gowhar Mufti, Sajad A Wani, Imran Ali, Bhat NA, Aejaz A Baba and Khursheed SheikhRaashid Hamid, Gowhar Mufti, Sajad A Wani, Imran Ali, Bhat NA, Aejaz A Baba and Khursheed Sheikh
Background: This study was conducted to characterize the clinical features, associated anomalies, operative management, and operative findings in babies with omphalocele minor.
Material and Methods: This was a prospective study conducted over a period of 2 years, from 2011 to 2013. The clinical, radiological, and operative findings of all the babies diagnosed with omphalocele minor were recorded and
analyzed.
Results: A total of 12 patients of omphalocele minor were admitted to our department. Ten babies required
immediate exploration within first 5 days of life. The main indication of exploration was mechanical intestinal obstruction due to either associated atresia (five patients) or obstruction caused by mechanical compression of the gut by the small abdominal wall defect in remaining.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0897.1000169