Does meconium contaminated amniotic fluid affect intestinal wall thickness and functional outcome in patients with anterior abdominal wall defects?

Background: Gastroschisis (GS) and omphalocele (OC) are congenital abdominal wall defects, the main difference between is the direct exposure of intestinal loops in amniotic fluid in children with a GS. This leads to a reduced primary closure rate and a higher number of intraoperative abnormalities...

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Main Authors: Melanie Kapapa, Teresa Rieg, Alexandre Serra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2022;volume=19;issue=1;spage=46;epage=51;aulast=Kapapa