Open AccessGABBY: Anex vivomodel for learning and refining the technique of preformed silo application in the management of gastroschisis
Author(s) -
Natalie Dabbas,
Zahid Muktar,
Niyi Ade-Ajayi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.54766
Subject(s) - medicine , gastroschisis , silo , cohort , closure (psychology) , surgery , mechanical engineering , engineering , pregnancy , fetus , genetics , economics , market economy , biology
Gastroschisis (GS) is a congenital full-thickness defect of the anterior abdominal wall, whose incidence is increasing. Traditional postnatal management options include primary reduction and closure under general anaesthetic or operative silo construction for defects judged to be unsuitable for immediate repair. The cot-side application of the preformed silo (PFS) with delayed abdominal wall closure has recently been advocated as the management method of choice for infants with GS. We report a novel trainer designed to facilitate acquisition and refinement of the skills to apply the PFS.