| Literature DB >> 16865514 |
Tsuyoshi Shinohara1, Mineyuki Tsuda.
Abstract
A giant omphalocele is difficult to treat and various methods have been tried with varying results. We describe a technique of sequential sac ligation to achieve rapid and gentle reduction of the herniated abdominal contents, followed by delayed primary closure of the abdominal wall defect.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16865514 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-006-3223-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Today ISSN: 0941-1291 Impact factor: 2.549