title: Silo reduction of giant omphalocele and gastroschisis utilizing continucous controlled pressure.
abstract: A method is described utilizing continuous controlled pressure to achieve smooth, rapid, and safe silo reduction of an anterior abdominal-wall defect. A metal tube with larger wheels at each end is suspended by runners and counterweights to slowly roll the silo and squeeze the contents into the abdominal cavity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Finland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vanamo
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D005260:Female; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000601:surgery*; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes