Abdominal Wall Defects in Greenland 1989-2015.
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DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1025
Abstract: BACKGROUND In the last decades, an increasing rate of gastroschisis but not of omphalocele has been reported worldwide. Greenland is the world's largest island, but 80% is covered by an ice cap, it has a… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; wall defects; prevalence; gastroschisis ... See more keywords
Combined single‐stage enterolysis with pedicle seromuscular bowel flaps, myocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flaps to repair recurrent enterocutaneous fistulas in complex abdominal Wall defects
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30374
Abstract: Reconstruction of abdominal wall defects with enterocutaneous fistulas (ECF) remains challenging. The purpose of this report is to describe a single‐stage approach using combined microscopic enterolysis, pedicle seromuscular bowel flaps, mesh, fasciocutaneous, and myocutaneous flaps. read more here.
Keywords: single stage; abdominal wall; wall defects; enterocutaneous fistulas ... See more keywords
Response to Letter to the Editor concerning Schmedding et al.: Decentralised surgery of abdominal wall defects in Germany (Pediatr Surg Int (2020) 36: 569–578)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04718-9
Abstract: We thank Dr. Schmiedecke and co-workers for commenting on our paper. Our study utilized insurance data of patients with abdominal wall defects and identified mortality beside the length of hospital stay as one of the… read more here.
Keywords: insurance data; abdominal wall; wall defects; mortality ... See more keywords
Congenital abdominal wall defects and cryptorchidism: a population-based study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04863-9
Abstract: Several studies have reported high prevalence of undescended testis (UDT) among boys with congenital abdominal wall defects (AWD). Due to rarity of AWDs, however, true prevalence of testicular maldescent among these boys is not known.… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; wall defects; prevalence; congenital abdominal ... See more keywords
Long-term hospital admissions and surgical treatment of children with congenital abdominal wall defects: a population-based study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-021-04005-2
Abstract: Congenital abdominal wall defects, namely, gastroschisis and omphalocele, are rare congenital malformations with significant morbidity. The long-term burden of these anomalies to families and health care providers has not previously been assessed. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; wall defects; long term; hospital ... See more keywords
The addition of flexible endoscopic suturing to stenting for the management of transmural esophageal wall defects: a single tertiary center experience
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08628-2
Abstract: Endoscopic stenting is the standard of care for full thickness esophageal wall defects. The aim of this study is to evaluate outcomes of endoscopic closure of esophageal defects using stenting, with or without endoscopic suturing.… read more here.
Keywords: wall defects; closure; esophageal wall; endoscopic suturing ... See more keywords
Cognition and behaviour in children with congenital abdominal wall defects.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2017.11.002
Abstract: AIM To characterise neurodevelopment at age two years and cognition and behaviour at age five years in children born with abdominal wall defects (gastroschisis or exomphalos). STUDY DESIGN Participants were treated as neonates for gastroschisis… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; wall defects; gastroschisis exomphalos; year ... See more keywords
Endoscopic puncture-suture device to close gastric wall defects after full-thickness resection: a porcine study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.06.050
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Closure of gastric wall defects after endoscopic full-thickness resection remains a clinical challenge. We aimed to introduce an endoscopic puncture-suture device (EPSD) for the closure of such defects. We evaluated the safety,… read more here.
Keywords: wall defects; closure; full thickness; gastric wall ... See more keywords
Local/regional flaps for extensive abdominal wall defects: Case series
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.07.034
Abstract: Highlights • Local/regional flaps able to cover majority of abdominal wall defects.• Associated with good surgical ocomes and are easier to perform compared to free flaps.• Most commonly used are anterior lateral thigh flap, tensor… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; local regional; wall defects; case ... See more keywords
Management strategies and outcome of blunt traumatic abdominal wall defects: a single centre experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.06.028
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Traumatic abdominal wall defects (TAWDs) following blunt trauma are uncommon injuries with an incidence reported less than 1%. Improved diagnostics and subsequent early detection of otherwise rare injuries raise more questions concerning their treatment.… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; wall defects; treatment; centre ... See more keywords
The risk of midgut volvulus in patients with abdominal wall defects: A multi-institutional study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.10.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND The management of malrotation in patients with congenital abdominal wall defects has varied among surgeons. We were interested in investigating the risk of midgut volvulus in patients with gastroschisis and omphalocele to help determine… read more here.
Keywords: abdominal wall; risk; wall defects; volvulus patients ... See more keywords