Omphalocele: A Case Report
Keywords:
Gaint Omphalocele, Abdominal Wall Defects.Abstract
A neonate with giant omphalocele was posted for repair on 3rd day of life. Anesthesia management was challenging as liver and intestines herniated through the anterior abdominal wall defect. Anticipating post-operative respiratory embarrassment, the child was kept on ventilatory support for two days, recovered fully.Downloads
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