Open AccessInitial management of omphalocele using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in Ecuador: A case series
Author(s) -
Daniel Acosta-Farina,
Johan Aguayo-Vistin,
Cristhian Cedeño-Moreira,
Vicente Salinas-Salinas,
Verónica Polit-Guerrero,
Jorge Oliveros-Rivero,
Daniel Acosta-Bowen
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of neonatal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-0439
DOI - 10.47338/jns.v11.1046
Subject(s) - omphalocele , medicine , surgery , presentation (obstetrics) , negative pressure wound therapy , pediatric surgeon , abdominal wall , general surgery , pediatric surgery , pregnancy , pathology , fetus , genetics , alternative medicine , biology
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.