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When are infants who have undergone abdominal wall defect repair discharged from the hospital?
Babies born with omphaloceles can stay in the hospital from one week to one month after surgery, depending on the size of the defect. Babies are discharged from the hospital when they are taking all their feedings by mouth and gaining weight
What affects the outcome of abdominal wall defect repair?
The size of the abdominal wall defect, the extent to which organs protrude out of the abdomen, and the presence of other birth defects
What treatment exists for patients with an abdominal wall defect?
Abdominal wall defects are effectively treated with surgical repair. Unless there are accompanying anomalies, the surgical procedure is not overly complicated. The organs are normal, just misplaced. However, if the defect is large.
Can an anorectal fistula be a birth defect?
When seen in infants, anorectal fistulas are considered birth defects
What would be the best description on an abdominal evisceration?
Abdominal evisceration is a medical emergency where the abdominal organs protrude through a defect in the abdominal wall, exposing them to the outside environment. This condition requires immediate medical attention and surgical intervention to repair the abdominal wall and prevent infection and further complications.
What does surgery for abdominal wall defects aim to do?
aims to return the abdominal organs back to the abdominal cavity, and to repair the defect if possible. It can also be performed to create a pouch to protect the intestines until they are inserted back into the abdomen
What is a congenital anomaly?
The congenital anomaly refers to the anomalies of the heart. It basically includes the ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. It commonly affects the infants.
What is a description of fetal omphalocele?
A birth defect in which portions of the stomach, liver, and intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
Any connection between GERD and umbilical hernias?
No. They are not connected. GERD is due to a defect in the digestive tract (esophagus). An umbilical hernia is a defect in the wall of the abdomen where the the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, pushes through the muscle wall.
What is a description of fetal gastroschisis?
A birth defect in which the stomach and intestines protrude through improperly formed abdominal wall muscles and float in the amniotic fluid.
What is congenital hernia?
A condition that affects the formation of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest and the abdomen. Without surgery about 50% of cases do not survive because of underdeveloped lungs.
What is gastroschisis?
A congenital defect characterized by incomplete closure of the abdominal wall with protrusion of the viscera. Usually requiring immediate pediatric surgery for a child born with the devastating condition.
