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How can abdominal wall defects usually be detected?
Prenatal screening can detect approximately 85% of abdominal wall defects. Gastroschisis and omphalocele are usually diagnosed by ultrasound examinations before birth
What are abdominal wall defects?
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
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 causes abdominal wall defects?
The stomach and intestines begin development outside the baby's abdomen and only later does the abdominal wall enclose them. Occasionally, either the umbilical opening is too large, or it develops improperly.
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 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.
What surgical procedures does the surgeon follow during Abdominal wall defect surgery?
the pediatric surgeon enlarges the hole in the abdominal wall in order to examine the bowel for damage or other birth defects. Damaged portions of the bowel are removed and the healthy bowel is reconnected with stitches
What is an abdominal wall?
An abdominal wall is the layer of muscles which surrounds the abdominal cavity and contains the abdominal organs.
What is loss of abdominal domain?
Loss of abdominal domain refers to a condition where the abdominal cavity's contents, such as intestines and other organs, protrude outside of the abdominal wall, often due to large hernias or significant abdominal wall defects. This can lead to complications like bowel obstruction, infection, or impaired organ function, as the organs may become trapped or compromised. Surgical intervention is typically required to restore the abdominal domain and prevent further complications.
How common are Abdominal wall defects in the US?
occurs in the United States at a rate of one case per 2,000 births, which means that some 2,360 cases are diagnosed per year. Mothers below the age of 20 are four times as likely as mothers in their late twenties to give birth to affected babies
What is an omphalocele?
An omphalocele is a birth defect where a baby's intestines or other abdominal organs protrude through the navel area due to a hole in the abdominal wall. It is typically diagnosed through prenatal ultrasound and requires surgical intervention after birth to place the organs back into the abdomen and repair the abdominal wall.
What prevention methods are there to avoid abdominal wall defects?
Some, but by no means all, birth defects are preventable by early and attentive prenatal care, good nutrition, supplemental vitamins, diligent avoidance of all unnecessary drugs and chemicals--especially tobacco.
