Stringel G, Blocker S H
J Pediatr Surg. 1986 Dec;21(12):1081-3. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(86)90013-8.
The ideal surgical closure for large omphaloceles remains controversial. Most techniques described advocate removal of the amniotic sac prior to repair of the abdominal wall defect. Herein, the authors describe a surgical technique preserving the amniotic sac, which has distinct advantages in achieving safe and rapid closure of the omphalocele by primary or secondary means in selected patients.
