Mechanical compression with secondary ischemia as a possible cause of atresias associated with omphalocele.
We report 2 cases of omphalocele associated with intestinal atresia. In the context of this unusual sequence, we discuss the etiopathogenesis of intestinal atresias in association with tight abdominal wall defects.
Carnaghan
Helen
H
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, England.
Jesudason
Edwin
E
Miniati
Doug
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D034861:Abdominal Wall / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D020139:Gastroschisis; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal