Initial management of omphalocele using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in Ecuador: A case series
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v11.1046Keywords:
Abdominal wall defect, Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), OmphaloceleAbstract
Background: Omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect. Herniated organs can be small or large intestine, liver, and stomach. The use of conventional techniques has always been a challenge for the surgeon. The goal of using NPWT is to provide a quick, simple, and effective method to reduce the eviscerated content and enlarge the visceral continent.
Case Presentation: The record of 3 patients with omphalocele was reviewed. There were two females and one male neonate. All the babies were born by C-section and were antenatally diagnosed for omphalocele. In all cases, NPWT was applied. Two cases were discharged in good condition while one patient with complex cardiac defects succumbed.
Conclusion: NPWT is an effective and safe alternative for omphalocele management.
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