Sunita Sankalecha ¹, Alka Koshire ¹, Mrinal Anand ¹, Bhooshan Gondse ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Anaesthesia, Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik, IN

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.

Keywords

Gaint Omphalocele, Abdominal Wall Defects

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