A gastroschisis-like abdominal wall defect in the left hypochondrium. Case report and literature review

Congenital abdominal wall defects are exceedingly rare on the left side. The presented patient had an upper abdominal wall defect located just lateral to the left rectus muscle. Additionally, upper parts of the abdominal flat muscles were defective on that side. Because no report was found in the li...

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Published in:	European journal of pediatric surgery Vol. 8; no. 1; p. 52
Main Authors:	Melikoglu, M, Karagüzel, G, Ogüş, M, Aslan, A, Inan, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-1998
Subjects:	Abdominal Muscles - abnormalities Congenital Abnormalities - epidemiology Congenital Abnormalities - surgery Dura Mater - transplantation Female Humans Infant, Newborn Intestinal Perforation - etiology Jejunum - injuries Postoperative Complications Prostheses and Implants Prosthesis Implantation Silicone Elastomers Surgical Wound Dehiscence - etiology
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Summary:	Congenital abdominal wall defects are exceedingly rare on the left side. The presented patient had an upper abdominal wall defect located just lateral to the left rectus muscle. Additionally, upper parts of the abdominal flat muscles were defective on that side. Because no report was found in the literature about the defect described here, both its terminological and embryological backgrounds are discussed.
ISSN:	0939-7248
DOI:	10.1055/s-2008-1071119