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Umbilical cord inverting technique: a simple method to utilize the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing for sutureless gastroschisis closure

Authors: Mizuho Machida, Shigeru Takamizawa, Katsumi Yoshizawa

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

A 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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Title: Umbilical cord inverting technique: a simple method to utilize the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing for sutureless gastroschisis closure
Authors: Mizuho Machida
Shigeru Takamizawa
Katsumi Yoshizawa
Publication date: 01-01-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-010-2713-3

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Umbilical cord inverting technique: a simple method to utilize the umbilical cord as a biologic dressing for sutureless gastroschisis closure

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