title: Omphalocele and gastroschisis.
abstract: This brief article outlines our philosophy and management of omphalocele and gastroschisis based on personal experience with more than 200 patients.
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Torres
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh