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Pediatr. Surg. Int. · Jan 2011
Umbilical cord inverting technique: a simple method to utilize the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing for sutureless gastroschisis closure.
- Mizuho Machida, Shigeru Takamizawa, and Katsumi Yoshizawa.
- Department of Surgery, Nagano Children's Hospital, Azumino, Nagano, Japan. mizuinkojp@yahoo.co.jp
- Pediatr. Surg. Int. 2011 Jan 1; 27 (1): 95-7.
AbstractA sutureless gastroschisis closure provides a cosmetically appealing outcome. The umbilical cord is usually used as a covering material in a sutureless closure because it is a native tissue. However, during the staged closure with a silo placement, special attention is required to keep the umbilical cord moist. The authors report a simple technique to preserve the feasibility of the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing during the silo placement in staged gastroschisis closures.
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