Omphalocele

Omphalocele is a rare congenital disease in which part of the internal organs (usually the intestines) protrudes from the abdominal cavity through an open umbilical vein and is covered by the amniotic membrane. This condition occurs in 1 out of 5-6 thousand newborns.

Omphalocele is usually detected by ultrasound during pregnancy. At birth, an omphalocele may be visible as a bulge in the navel area. Omphalocele is often accompanied by other congenital anomalies, such as cardiovascular disease, urinary tract abnormalities, or hernias.

Treatment of omphalocele involves surgical correction. Basically, the procedure is carried out in the first days of a child’s life. Surgeons carefully examine the exit site of the internal organs and, if possible, return them to the abdominal cavity. The umbilical ring is then closed and the area around the navel is strengthened. If the internal organs are too large to fit into the abdomen, they may be gradually put back in over a period of weeks or months.

After surgical correction, the child usually requires intensive medical support. This may include the use of oxygen, fluids, and monitoring of bowel health and function. However, modern methods of treating omphalocele can achieve good results and improve the prognosis for the child.

Thus, omphalocele is a serious congenital disease requiring surgical intervention and subsequent medical follow-up. Early detection and treatment can improve a child's prognosis and help them live a full life.

Omphalocele is a severe pathology, which is one of the types of congenital anomalies of fetal development. Most often it belongs to the category of abdominal wall defects, which are localized directly in the navel area. In a sick child, in this place there is a whole hernia with internal organs, some of which are often strangulated.

Normally, the omphalocoel develops under the following conditions:

* Gestation period - according to research results, the exact cause of omphalocele is currently unknown. The most common risks of developing this