title: Gastroschisis closure: a technique for improved cosmetic repair.
abstract: Gastroschisis closure is performed either primarily or after staged reduction of the prolapsed bowel. A technique for surgical closure of the abdominal wall defect is described which allows for an almost scarless appearance of the abdominal surface with preservation of a midline umbilicus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, King's College Hospital, 4th Floor Golden Jubilee Wing (Rm 007) Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK. chhouben@web.de
authors.forename: Christoph Heinrich
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Houben
authors.forename: Shailesh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D013536:Suture Techniques