RT Book, Section A1 Elliott, Steven A1 Sandler, Anthony A2 Bishop, Warren P. SR Print(0) ID 55941250 T1 Chapter 14. Abdominal Wall Defects T2 Pediatric Practice: Gastroenterology YR 2010 FD 2010 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-163379-6 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=55941250 RD 2024/03/29 AB Abdominal wall defects in children present as a range of anomalies, from minor hernias of the umbilical or inguinal region to major protrusions of the abdominal wall, such as omphaloceles and gastroschisis. The range of care for these defects spans elective outpatient surgery to emergent care with extended stays in the neonatal intensive care unit. Advances in medical care have greatly improved the survival of infants born with congenital abdominal wall defects such as gastroschisis and omphalocele. Advances include parenteral nutrition, perinatal care, and surgical techniques when primary closure is not possible. However, after the perinatal period challenges for these children with abdominal wall defects may continue for some time.