This report presents two cases of neonatal patients with abdominal wall defects requiring emergency intervention, a closing gastroschisis and a pedunculated exomphalos with eviscerated liver. Both presented as pre-partum fetal distress and were delivered in a tertiary centre, where they received antenatal care. Coordination in the multidisciplinary team and prompt surgical intervention prevented loss of the eviscerated abdominal contents and prevented mortality in both cases.
Journal article
BMJ Case Rep
30/03/2016
2016
Abdominal Wall, Female, Fetal Distress, Gastroschisis, Hernia, Umbilical, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Male, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care