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• TITLE: Giant Omphalocele Ruptured: An Operated Case and Review of the Literature

  AUTHORS: Koffi Maxime Koffi, Akaffou Evelyne, Dieth Atafy Gaudens, Yapo Brouh, da Silva-Anoma Sylvia

  KEYWORDS: Ruptured Omphalocele, Surgery, Tanning

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Pediatrics, Vol.10 No.3, September 4, 2020

  ABSTRACT: Background: The omphalocele is a congenital defect of closure of the abdominal wall at the level of the umbilical ring with evisceration of the intra-abdominal organs in the form of a bag covered with a membrane. This membrane can rupture and become an extreme emergency that can put the infant’s life at stake. Aim: The purpose of this case report is to present a case of ruptured omphalocele operated successfully and describe the factors of good prognosis. Case Presentation: A female new-born with a giant omphalocele. This omphalocele ruptured during conservative treatment. An emergency surgery was organised and the defect was closed by using a prosthesis. The postoperative course was simple. During the 12 months follow-up, we have seen no complication. Conclusion: The management of ruptured omphaloceles is a surgical and anesthetic challenge. The mortality of this condition can be improved in our context by setting up well-equipped neonatal resuscitation units.