Umbilical preservation in omphalocele repair.
A newborn with a large omphalocele is presented. A new technique of umbilical preservation is introduced. The cosmetic result was excellent, and the method is suitable for both primary and staged omphalocele repairs.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
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D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*