A Binet, T Gelas, S Jochault-Ritz, O Noizet, J P Bory, F Lefebvre, M Belouadah, I James-Robert, D Aubert, M A Bouche-Pillon Persyn, M L Poli-Merol, C François-Fiquet
Giant omphalocele is associated to morbidity and mortality because of the strain the reintegrated herniated mass places on the hemodynamic equilibrium and breathing functions of affected infants. Currently, care management consists in a reintegration in one time or progressive reintegration. We report here a multicenter retrospective study about alternative management by VAC® therapy for giant omphaloceles. The study included three patients (1 girl, 2 boys) presenting with giant omphaloceles, born at full term in three different University Hospitals (prenatal diagnosis, normal karyotype)...
December 2013: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery: JPRAS